Phlebotomist II

Job Summary To perform blood collection, specimen registration and low to medium complexity testing in the department of laboratories and appropriate clinical areas of TVH. To receive, label and load samples onto analysers and preform pre analytical quality checks on submitted specimens. Job Responsibilities 1 Performs a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venepuncture techniques using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, syringes, and butterfly needles. Collects venous blood, capillary blood, using precautions that ensure the safety of the patient and laboratory staff. Collects, registers, and transports laboratory diagnostic specimens and the management of all preanalytical aspects of these services. Prepares, processes, labels and stores patient specimens and samples according to departmental procedures using standard techniques and equipment, for subsequent analysis by Clinical Laboratory staff. Performs low complexity laboratory tests and the management of all aspects of these services. Provides technical guidance to Phlebotomy students/trainees assigned to work area. Maintains inventory of supplies and re-order as required.