: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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