Summary
NMC Healthcare is hiring a Phlebotomist in Abu Dhabi. The role collects and handles blood specimens, performs venipunctures and skin punctures, and supports clinical laboratory work and blood collection room operations. Applicants need a diploma in laboratory technology or phlebotomy, at least two years of medical laboratory experience, a valid DOH license or pass result, a valid home country license, and current AHA BLS certification. English fluency is required; Arabic is desirable.
The posting
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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”) by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification before venipuncture is performed.
- Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
- Has complete knowledge of which color-top tube to use and the volume of blood needed, knows test requirements, and assists in the Clinical Laboratory as needed.
- Performs bleeding time tests, blood cultures, and blood sample collection, looks after the blood collection room requirements, and maintains the cleanliness and decorum of the blood collection rooms.
- Stocks the laboratory with all necessary supplies.
- Ensures that all trays and tools used are clean and sanitized.
- Performs clerical duties such as filing, assisting technologists, and collecting data.
- Completes reports when hazardous incidents occur and consults with the laboratory supervisor for further direction.
- Handles complications that may arise from improperly drawn blood, patient allergies, or other patient conditions.
- Complies with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures and cooperates with hospital management to meet those requirements.
- Works in accordance with documented OSH procedures and instructions and fulfills specific responsibilities.
- Becomes familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
- Reports OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues, and assists with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports.
- Complies with waste management procedures and policies.
- Attends applicable OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness programs.
- Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety systems.
Qualifications
- - Valid DOH License/ Pass result as Phlebotomist / Lab technician.
- - Diploma in Lab technology or Phlebotomy from a recognized university / Institution.
- - Min two (2) years as Phlebotomist in a Medical Laboratory.
- - Valid Home country license as Phlebotomist / Lab technician.
- - Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential.
- - Valid BLS Certification from AHA