Phlebotomist

Phlebotomists are health care professionals who have been trained to collect patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and by micro collection techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies the patient using two identifiers (as defined by the lab's ''sample collection policy'') - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's identification before venipuncture is performed.

• Performs venipuncture's and skin punctures competently and expediently.

• Must have the complete knowledge about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.

• Responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples collection and look after the blood collection room requirements and maintain the cleanliness and decorum the blood collection rooms.

• Stock the laboratory full of supplies.

• Ensure all of the trays and tools used are clean and sanitized.

• Perform clerical duties such as filing, aiding technologists and collecting data.

• Complete reports when there are hazardous incidents and consult with the laboratory supervisor for further direction

• Phlebotomists deal with complications that may arise from improperly drawn blood, patient allergies, or other patient conditions.

• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements

• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities

• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures

• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports

• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies

• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

• At least two (2) years of Medical Laboratory experience especially in the field of phlebotomy.

• Currently licensed in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu-Dhabi UAE.

• Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential