phlebotomist

• To welcome patient with attendant in the collection room, identify the patient by the name and UHID number, match patient request with the test required before sample collection.

• Monitor compliance of patients with preparatory steps required for particular tests.

• Give necessary instructions, if required, for sample collection.

• Check consent form is filled by the patient or not wherever it is necessary like in cases of HIV/FNAC.

• Ensure that the patient is in a comfortable position before sample collection.

• Draw blood samples of OPD/IPD patients in appropriate collecting tubes with required quantity and label them properly with the patient name and barcode number.

• Ensure proper labelling to indicate “Urgent” status of samples.

• To manage the Transportation of the sample with requisition form to respective section.

• Participate in all quality management and patient safety activities within department.

• Look after the overall housekeeping of the sample collection area.

• Follows standard precautions at all times

• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

• Maintain inventory and adequacy of supplies required for sample collection.

• To perform and execute any order received from the higher authorities.

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This Job Description and Qualification are subject to periodic review and may be changed by the appropriate authorized body at any time.