Phlebotomist, Emergency Services

Requirements:

You should have:

• Matriculation preferably Intermediate
• at least one year of relevant experience particularly of venipuncture on adult and paediatric patients
• ability to effectively communicate verbally as well as in written
• good command on phlebotomy procedures and adequate knowledge of various collection containers
• good interpersonal skills
• willingness to work in shift duties.

Location: Phlebotomist Emergency Services

Department: Department of Emergency Medicine

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible to:

• verify each patients identification and check lab tests requisition slips and patients status through verbal questioning to ensure that the test requirements for collection of correct samples are fulfilled
• perform accurate and gentle vein puncture procedures to collect blood and inject the same into the specific containers according to the test requirements to provide quality services
• label each patients sample container before collection of specimen according to the laboratory protocols to avoid mix-up of specimens
• follow safety precautions at all times including disposing off sharp objects in sharp container and maintain clean work area
• explain phlebotomy procedures to patients for special and routine lab tests according to the lab testing requirements and protocols to ensure collection of correct sample using the right method.