Phlebotomist

Overview

• Phlebotomists are health care professionals who have been trained to collect patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and by micro collection techniques.
• May be rotated through the various shifts, collect sample from hospital departments, guide patient’s how to collect urine/stool/sputum/semen samples or other samples.
• Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification before venipuncture is performed.
• + Explain the sample collection procedure to patient/parents before collecting sample.
• + Performs venipunctures 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 consumables / supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts.
• + 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.
• + Sample receiving, attending calls and queries, send-out preparation and referral lab results follow-up and attach/upload to HIS.
• 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 DHA license to practice in Dubai UAE.
• Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential