Supervisor, Phlebotomy (UHealth Labs Transition)

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The Uhealth Laboratories Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Supervisor, Phlebotomy.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor, Phlebotomy assumes responsibility for the daily supervision of phlebotomy operations within their specified location, including the daily operation and duties of phlebotomists. The incumbent performs, teaches, and monitors all functions within the laboratory, including but not limited to, scheduling, specimen collection, labeling, receipt, processing, delivery, and archiving. This individual collaborates with various health professionals within the organization to complete tasks daily.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1.

Supervises patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique outlined in the phlebotomy procedure manual. 2. Supervises all phlebotomy activities to include training, evaluation, and documentation of department staff. Provides orientation and training for staff to ensure comprehension of company policies and procedures. 3. Ensures specimen integrity by enforcing the laboratory's procedures for collection, handling, and processing. 4. Maintains, implements, adheres to, and enforces departmental operating policies and procedures. Participates in continuing performance improvement to insure continuous improvement of services provided. 5. Interacts with patients relative to their age specific, physical, and psychosocial needs. 6. Makes inpatient/CTYU phlebotomy rounds, as scheduled. 7. Performs blood collection (venipuncture or fingerstick). 8. Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions. 9. Logs in specimens following standard operating procedures. 10. Files laboratory reports as per department protocol. 11. Maintains adequate inventory levels and rotates previous stock. 12. Keeps laboratory clean, neat, and organized, and assists in the maintenance of hardware. 13. Provides support to all areas when specimen transport and computer contact systems are down. 14. Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain competency in job skills and knowledge. 15. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Phlebotomist Certification BLS certification (AHA)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Management:

Ability to set performance goals, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and effectively delegate tasks.

Training & Development:

Providing employee training and motivation to enhance skills.

Team Leadership:

Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.

Technical Proficiency:

Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication:

Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.