Basic Grade Phlebotomist

Perform the appropriate duties of the role of Phlebotomist.

Prepare Phlebotomy trays and trolleys.

To keep blood taking area and work surfaces clean and tidy as per Infection Control and Safety, Health & Welfare policies.

Ensure work station is fully restocked and cleaned at the end of each work period.

To draw blood as requisitioned using vacutainer system.

Ensure that correct amounts of blood are drawn, tubes labelled correctly and that bloods and forms correspond.

Sort and dispatch bloods to other off-site areas i.e. Cork University Hospital, Mercy University Hospital and Biomnis

To facilitate and answer queries regarding blood bottles etc.

To ensure that all patients are dealt with in a dignified and professional manner.

To ensure that patients, in the case of a minor, their parent(s) or legal guardian understand the procedures.

To ensure that you are aware of the ethical matters involved in the disclosure of information about patients.

Strictly adhere to