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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 SUMMARY
The 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 lic