Phlebotomist

Job description / Role

Reporting to Department Head, the Phlebotomist performs the collection of blood specimen for laboratory analysis use to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.

- Collect appropriate amount of blood by vein puncture or dermal puncture for the specified test.
- Select appropriate collection system for specified tests.
- Perform correct labelling of all specimens.
- Responsible for transporting specimens back to the laboratory in a timely manner.
- Effectively and professionally interact with patients, visitors, peers and other health care professionals.
- Perform the processing and handling of specimens for the appropriate laboratory departments.
- Observe and follow all safety regulations.
- Perform and maintain quality assurance procedures.
- Apply and relate laboratory terminologies and abbreviations to the major areas of the clinical laboratory.
- Continuously learn the current trends in health care
- Educates and trains staff members on phlebotomy techniques.
- Report to Head of Department the operational and disciplinary matters if needed.
- Assist the department head in planning and developing policies and strategies within the department.
- Perform other related duties.
- Monitoring patients during the phlebotomy procedure, and identifies and reports any clinical concerns.
- Maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Documenting all intervention in appropriate format
- Comply and support clinical audit processes within the service and report on these as agreed.
- Communicate professionally with patients, family member and other medical personnel to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, and clarify orders and status.
- Be actively involved in the quality improvement activities within the Department
- Adhere to Infection Control and Health and Safety measures
- Ensure disease prevention and health promotion for patients, families/community.

Requirements

- HAAD/ DHA license as Lab Technician /Phlebotomist or HAAD Passer Phlebotomist
- Minimum six (6) months program in Medical Laboratory Sciences / Certificate in the field of Health Science of minimum of one (1) year
- Minimum of one (1) year practical experience as a phlebotomist
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a tactful manner when working with people.
- Good command of written and spoken English language; knowledge in Arabic is preferred.
- Organized and able to work methodically.
- Presentable and professional attitude as well as a confident and enthusiastic personality.
- Able to effectively work under pressure.
- Critical thinking skills
- Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds

About the Company

Founded in 1985, Al Noor Hospital provides a complete continuum of healthcare and has places itself among the Leading private hospital services provider in Abu Dhabi. Relocation of Al Noor Hospital to Khalifa Street in 1999, Al Noor Khalifa Branch was launched in the year 2001.

In 2006, Al Noor Hospital was established in Al Ain followed by the inauguration of its unique, purpose-built hospital at Airport Road in 2008. The hospital soon evolved into a state-of-the-art healthcare provider, employing experienced medical professionals and the latest facilities. It has since achieved remarkable progress in the healthcare industry and has recently expanded to Abu Dhabis Western region, opening specialized clinics in Madinat Zayed, Mirfa and Mussafah, offering medical services as well as emergency referrals to its Abu Dhabi branches.