phlebotomist

1. 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.
2. Monitor compliance of patients with preparatory steps required for particular tests.
3. Give necessary instructions, if required, for sample collection.
4. Check consent form is filled by the patient or not wherever it is necessary like in cases of HIV/FNAC.
5. Ensure that the patient is in a comfortable position before sample collection.
6. 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.
7. Ensure proper labelling to indicate “Urgent” status of samples.
8. To manage the Transportation of the sample with requisition form to respective section.
9. Participate in all quality management and patient safety activities within department.
10. Look after the overall housekeeping of the sample collection area.
11. Follows standard precautions at all times
12. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
13. Maintain inventory and adequacy of supplies required for sample collection.
14. 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.