We are looking for a Phlebotomist to join our friendly hard working team! This job involves assisting in the smooth running of the Outpateints Department by carrying out assigned tasks and maintaining a high standard of patient care in a professional manner at all times. To ensure that the best interests of the patient and the Hospital are upheld at all times. To understand and observe the agreed policies and procedures of New Victoria Hospital. To promote and implement the requirements of the Hospital's Integrated Governance Framework.
Some of the duties and responsibilities of this role involve:
- Matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients before, during and after the venepuncture experience
- Draw blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venepuncture methods
- Collect other biological specimens from patients
- Collect specimens at specific time intervals for tests, such as those assessing therapeutic drug levels
- Dispose of contaminated sharps, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies
- Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards
- Enter patient, specimen, or billing information into computer
