Job Summary

Our phlebotomists draw and prepare blood for medical testing, transfusions or donations. Our team is trained to collect blood via venipuncture, capillary punctures, and Vascular Access Devices (VADs). We have the ability to be stationed in hospitals, clinics, outpatient care facilities, diagnostic laboratories and blood donation centers. This posting covers our openings across the various hospitals and medical care centers across Ann Arbor. These include Adult Inpatient areas, Ambulatory Outpatient areas, and the Children and Women?s Hospital.

What You'll Do

•  Work in ambulatory clinics to obtain blood and urine specimens according to laboratory specifications, following written procedures without deviation.
• Obtain specimens using phlebotomy, via venipuncture, capillary puncture and VADs.
• Handle all specimens according to test specifications, prepare specimens for transport and ensure proper delivery to central lab in a timely manner.
• Utilize electronic medical record (MiChart) and laboratory information system (Soft) to monitor order requests.
•  Model professional and respectful behavior at all times, providing the highest level of service to all internal and external customers
• Work effectively with others to accomplish common goals.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.

  Mission Statement

  Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

  Who We Are

  The aim of Michigan Medicine is to advance health to serve Michigan and the world. With annual revenues of approximately $5.0 billion, Michigan Medicine ranks as one of the top academic health centers in the country, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care, facilitating groundbreaking research, and developing the next generation of physicians and scientists. Michigan Medicine consists of the University of Michigan Hospitals, the University of Michigan Medical School and its Medical Group, Michigan Health Corporation, and affiliated health systems.

  What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Mental and emotional health programs
  • Child Care Resources
  • Life Insurance
  • Legal Services Plan
  • Retirement Savings Opportunities

  Another reason to Go Blue!

  • Nationally Recognized for work/life effectiveness by WorldatWork
  • Top 5 employer in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business
  • Forbes #1 Best Employer in Michigan
  • Five medical specialties ranked in the nation's top 10 and was ranked No. 1 in the state of Michigan.
  • Michigan Medicine ranked #15 in Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals' rankings

  Why Join Michigan Medicine?

  Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

  What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings

  Required Qualifications*

  • High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
  •  Demonstrated customer service skills.

    Desired Qualifications*

    • Considerable experience in phlebotomy, including but not limited to work with pediatric patients.
    • Phlebotomy Certification or equivalent coursework.
    • Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
    • Proficient in basic computer functions.

      Work Schedule

      • Operating hours depend on specific-unit needs with dayshift, evening shift, and midnight shifts available, most of which require rotating weekends. 

      Modes of Work

      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.

      Union Affiliation

      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.

      Background Screening

      Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

      Application Deadline

      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.

      U-M EEO Statement

      The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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