Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, FL. CORE JOB SUMMARYThe Clinical Laboratory Assistant 3 performs a variety of routine duties in assisting technical and professional personnel in clinical and research laboratories. An incumbent in this position provides broad support for the laboratory operations CORE JOB FUNCTIONS + Performs patient phlebotomy by prescribed technique outlined in the phlebotomy procedure manual. + Processes hematology and oncology patients as priority. + Works on pre-accession specimens and matches and organizes orders and labels for the day. + Follows patient identification process. + Answers questions and resolves problems pertaining to test requisitions, specimen requirements, test additions, priority changes, and patient results. + Maintains adequate inventory levels as per protocol and rotates previous stock. + Maintains required files and log systems in a neat and accurate manner. + Assists supervisor in recording statistics and generates reports. + Processes cancellations, credits, and additions of test procedures. + Picks up, unpacks, dates and stores in a timely manner according to manufacturers’ recommendation. + Checks packing slips, verifies amount of items received, documents, and gives copy to supervisor/designee. + Removes, empty boxes and recyclable material and disposes of them as per Standard Operating Procedures. + Prepares biohazard containers for use and then disposal. + Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 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: High School diploma or equivalent Certification and Licensing: Certification in Phlebotomy Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: + Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. + Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. + Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. + Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. + Commitment to the University’s core values. + Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. Department Specific Functions This position will support the Aventura and Hollywood Network sites and will backfill other network sites for staff vacations or emergencies. This position is on call for nights, weekends and holidays. We are seeking a licensed phlebotomist that will be trained as a technician. + Ensure that all samples are drawn as per research protocol. + Process all lab samples per protocol and lab manual. + Prepare samples for shipping according to regulatory requirements and as Lab Manuals and Study protocols require. + Confirm that all necessary supplies are on hand. + Ensure that all samples are processed within the required timeframes of the study protocol. + Communicate with research nurses about status of research sample collection (report difficult draw or inability to draw on patient). + Review all sample labels to ensure they match the study visit requirements. + Report any processing deviations to study coordinator and Lab Director/Supervisor. + Maintain all required certifications and professional licensing such as CITI, IATA, Lab Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens, and others (must be completed within first month of employment) + Support the SCCC Research Lab as needed at all sites with research phlebotomy, + Complete regular site training and ensure understanding of protocol/lab manual requirements. + Enter required information regarding sample collection into require systems such as iLabs, UChart , Velos, and other systems as required. Support other duties as needed. + Ability to operate and interpret us of centrifuge for serum and plasma separation. + Ability to properly collect portions and measure distribution of specimens by aliquoting. Assist in the collection of equipment calibration records such as freezer temperature logs. + Other duties as assigned. #LI-YC1 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 - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: H6