Phlebotomist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

:Phlebotomists are health care professionals who have been trained to collect patient\'s blood specimens by venipuncture and by microcollection 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

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1695769
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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