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Department Summary

The University of Michigan (UM) University Health Service (UHS), a unit of Student Life, is a large ambulatory, a multispecialty health clinic that serves a large and diverse student body of more than 45,000 students, as well as UM faculty and staff. UHS provides clinical services throughout its primary care and specialty clinics, as well as health and wellness education and promotion. UHS is committed to promoting and protecting the health of students and other members of the University community so that they achieve their educational and personal goals. Through our programs, services and partnerships, we foster lifelong learning in support of individuals' becoming active participants in their health and wellness.

Job Summary

University Health Service (UHS) Laboratory obtains specimens for the department as well as Michigan Medicine Laboratories and other reference labs. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional customer service to patients, our UHS Laboratory team, and all UHS colleagues. The Phlebotomist supports the UHS Lab by obtaining blood specimens from patients, preparing specimens for distribution to various reference labs and performing front desk responsibilities.

Phlebotomy and Front Desk Duties (66%)

• Obtain blood samples through venipuncture
• Answer phones to answer general lab questions and route to appropriate area as necessary
• Communicate with providers to clarify orders and collection requirements
• Process add-on orders
• Obtain nasopharyngeal samples
• Keep blood drawing area supplies stocked
• Pickup specimens from clinics in building and bring to lab for processing
• Maintain HIPPA standards at all times
• Communicate with patients via phone and portal when repeat collections are necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Distribution (34%)

• Centrifuge, aliquot and package specimens
• Troubleshoot missing orders and results
• Bring specimens to proper areas for testing
• Notify the Reportable Disease Group of any Reportable Infections
• Centrifuge cleaning
   

• High School Diploma or GED
• Phlebotomy experience

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Working conditions:

• On occasion, employee has to perform venipuncture in the clinic outside of the lab. The use of N-95 mask is required when performing venipuncture on patients with suspected certain infections.

Physical requirements:

• Employee is required to have required immunizations before starting work. Annual TB test and N-95 mask fitting is required.

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.  

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Selected candidates whose start date is 4/1/2025 or after, will not be eligible for the university FY25-26 salary/merit plan unless otherwise notified.

Relocation will not be offered for this position.

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This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.