Phlebotomist needed urgently: APPLY NOW
Cape Town, Western Cape
Phlebotomists needed in Doha, Qatar for a luxurious, VIP, outpatient facility. The client will provide free accommodation, yearly flights to home country, transport allowance, private health insurance and end of service bonus. The salary will be based on experience.
If you are looking to relocate abroad for permanent/long term, this is the ideal opportunity.
Position Summary
The Phlebotomist reflects the mission, vision, and values of the organization, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provides technically expert phlebotomy service throughout all areas of the facility. In their role, phlebotomists serve as liaisons between the laboratory and patients and the clinical team. They must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to function as part of a highly effective team.
Responsibilities
Perform Phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary draws, using appropriate, established procedures.
Procedures may include:
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Blood cultures
Heel or finger sticks
PKU collection
Special techniques for difficult venipuncture
Provide instructions to patients regarding the collection of various non-blood specimens for laboratory testing.
Greet and establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate.
Work closely with the healthcare team to verify patient orders and collections.
Use manual requisitions and labels appropriately.
Label and process specimens according to established protocols and policies.
Follow all infection control policies.
Maintain safe and clean work environment by utilizing personal protective equipment and safety devices appropriately.
Participate in Safety and Infection Control activities.
Utilize the laboratory information system to accurately enter patient test orders or specimen receipt verification.
Utilize the laboratory information system to investigate problems and appropriately credit tests in a timely manner.
Utilize the laboratory information system and hospital information system to receive/send Laboratory specific communications.
Stock and monitor inventory of supplies including phlebotomy and medical supplies.
Document occurrences appropriately and in a timely fashion per the department’s Occurrence Management policy.
Must effectively procure blood specimens from adult, geriatric and wheelchair bound patients. Must demonstrate competency for age related responsibilities.
Quality control must be maintained during all aspects of the phlebotomy procedure. This includes positive identification of patient prior to phlebotomy, correct selection of venipuncture site and equipment (including order of draw and inversion), immediate labeling of all samples and prompt transportation to the laboratory.
Experience and Skills Required
Experience required:
2 year of experience performing phlebotomy
Skills required:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to organize and work independently
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow directions independently.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with a variety of internal and external sources in a direct and professional manner.
Ability to participate and collaborate as a team player, working in a time-pressured environment.Fluent English speaker. Knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage although not essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
Phlebotomy: 2 years (Required)
Education: Certificate (Preferred)
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