Phlebotomist

Perform Phlebotomy, including venipuncture and capillary draws, using appropriate, established procedures.
- Procedures may include:

- Blood cultures
- Heel or finger sticks
- PKU collection
- Special techniques for difficult venipuncture
- Provide instructions to patients regarding 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 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.

The phlebotomist actively participates in the quality improvement process by completing Quality Improvement Reports in order to maintain proper documentation for errors and process improvement.

**QUALIFICATION**

**Essential**:

- Minimum of a Secondary School Certificate and completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program or 2 years of experience as a phlebotomist.

**Preferred**: None

**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 to 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.

Pay: QAR3,000.00 - QAR6,000.00 per month