Phlebotomist

Job Responsibilities

·       Explain procedures to patients and family members and provide emotional support to obtain needed specimens.

·       Adhere to strict procedures and practice of safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

·       Utilize standard procedures to determine positive patient identification and record appropriate collection information on requisition.

·       Obtain blood specimens from patients as required using established blood-drawing techniques using standard equipment such as tourniquets, vacutainer tubes, capillary tubes, syringes, and butterfly needles.

·       Assist with the collection, labeling and transportation of laboratory specimens

·       Record findings in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

·       Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.

·       Maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.

·       Maintain and clean equipment and instruments as per established procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.

·       Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, and knowledge and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.

Education

·       Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Nursing

·       Certification as a Phlebotomist by an acceptable facility or training course. Certification by a nationally recognized board or agency is preferred

·       Post Graduate Training qualification in Pediatric Nursing of at least one (1) year duration (preferred)

·       Post Graduate Certificate in specialty if applicable in the country of origin (preferred)

Experience

·       3 years of experience as a phlebotomist/ IV Nursing in a Paediatric Hospital 

 Certification and Licensure

·        Valid and current professional Nursing license from country of origin

·       Ability to qualify for UAE nursing licensure requirements

·       Life Support and Advanced Life support Training

·       American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required OR Intermediate Life Support (ILS)

·       American Heart Association Advanced Life Support: ACLS, PALS, NRP (is preferred relevant to the area of specialty) or to be successfully obtained at the earliest after employment