Phlebotomist
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities
· Explain procedures to patients and family members and provide emotional support to obtain needed specimens.
· Adhere to strict procedures and practice of safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.
· Utilize standard procedures to determine positive patient identification and record appropriate collection information on requisition.
· Obtain blood specimens from patients as required using established blood-drawing techniques using standard equipment such as tourniquets, vacutainer tubes, capillary tubes, syringes, and butterfly needles.
· Assist with the collection, labeling and transportation of laboratory specimens
· Record findings in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
· Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
· Maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
· Maintain and clean equipment and instruments as per established procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
· Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, and knowledge and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
Education
· Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Nursing
· Certification as a Phlebotomist by an acceptable facility or training course. Certification by a nationally recognized board or agency is preferred
· Post Graduate Training qualification in Pediatric Nursing of at least one (1) year duration (preferred)
· Post Graduate Certificate in specialty if applicable in the country of origin (preferred)
Experience
· 3 years of experience as a phlebotomist/ IV Nursing in a Paediatric Hospital
Certification and Licensure
· Valid and current professional Nursing license from country of origin
· Ability to qualify for UAE nursing licensure requirements
· Life Support and Advanced Life support Training
· American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required OR Intermediate Life Support (ILS)
· American Heart Association Advanced Life Support: ACLS, PALS, NRP (is preferred relevant to the area of specialty) or to be successfully obtained at the earliest after employment
Employment Type
Full Time
