Phlebotomist- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

ABOUT US KIDZ Medical Services is a private, physician-owned multispecialty healthcare organization in South Florida committed to excellence in neonatal, pediatric, and women’s healthcare. Our team of more than 400 clinicians and team members care for patients and families across 15 medical practice locations and 15 hospital partner sites spanning from Miami-Dade to St. Lucie County. University-affiliated and headquartered in Coral Gables, KIDZ has been advancing the care of children and moms since 1988 through clinical, technological, and research innovation. We foster a respectful and supportive culture where team members are valued and inspired to transform lives. Learn more at KIDZmedical.com.

OUR MISSION: Every day, we proudly deliver transformative care to infants, children and moms through our highly skilled and compassionate clinicians and team members.

OUR VISION: To transform the lives of women, children, and families, so they can have a healthy and fulfilling future.

Our Values

Safety - Quality, Compliance, Reliability

Excellence – Innovation, Patient Experience, Clinical Outcomes

Respect – Diversity, Inclusion, Partnership

Value – Accessible, Cost-efficient, Beneficial

Integrity – Accountability, Honesty, Ethics

Collaboration – Teamwork, Trust, Communication

Empathy – Caring, Compassion, Dedication

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to pediatric providers in an office-based clinic setting. Involves frequent patient/parent interaction. Requires strong pediatric phlebotomy skills.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets patients, in person or on the telephone; answers or refers inquiries.
• Directs and/or accompanies patients to the triage room upon completion of phlebotomy.
• Arranges phlebotomy room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists health care providers during examinations as needed.
• Obtains blood specimens from patients by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate techniques and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed and/or requested.
• Instructs patients in the proper collection and preservation of urine samples.
• Labels sample accurately and completely.
• Responsible for processing all specimens in accordance with established protocols.
• Monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety during procedures; applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Sterilizes medical instruments.
• Maintains inventorying stock & supplies and advises supervisor to place orders as needed.
• Follows clinic workflow and provides feedback for adjustments to workflow as needed.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment.
• Follows, and enforces standards and procedures; complies with legal regulations.
• Enhances health care practice reputation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of recognized training program in phlebotomy, six months to one-year related experience, or equivalent combination.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required:
• Phlebotomy certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with EHR software strongly preferred.
• Other skills required:
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Bilingual skills a plus.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.