Phlebotomist

🏢 NMC
📍 Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 2w ago
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The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients using various methods, ensuring accurate patient identification, and maintaining sterile equipment. Key duties include preparing and maintaining equipment, ensuring patient comfort and safety, maintaining cleanliness, documenting procedures, transporting samples, and adhering to safety protocols. The role also involves monitoring patient reactions, communicating with medical staff, and protecting patient confidentiality. General responsibilities include working in various shifts, adhering to organizational regulations and policies, supporting quality improvement activities, and participating in training programs. The Phlebotomist must exercise effective interpersonal skills, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate strong communication abilities.
Required Skills
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venipuncturepatient identificationsample labelinghygiene protocolspatient confidentialityHIPAAinterpersonal skills
Hospitality, Retail & Customer Service
Collections
Design, Content & Media
Print Preparation
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Material Handling
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Infection ControlPatient Safety
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Communication
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Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
Cross-Cultural Communication
Engineering, Construction & Trades
Automation
Other
IT programs
Requirements
Candidates must have a certificate of training in an approved Phlebotomy program or a Diploma (1 year) in Medical Laboratory Technology or a Degree in any health-related field. A minimum of one year of practical experience as a Phlebotomist in a reputed Medical Laboratory, or not less than two years of Medical Laboratory experience, is required. A current license in the country of origin and with DOH/DHA/MOH license to practice in UAE is also necessary. Fluency in spoken and written English is required; Arabic language is desirable but not essential. The ability to learn and handle automation and IT programs is also desirable but not essential.
Description

Specific Responsibilities for this Role 

  • Performing the work, which is assigned, ensuring that it meets all standards as required by ISO 15189:2022/EIAC Standards/JCI/regulatory bodies (DOH/DHA/MOH where applicable). 
  • Perform Blood Draws: Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, capillary, or fingerstick methods. 
  • Patient Identification: Verify patient information and ensure correct labelling of samples to avoid errors. 
  • Prepare and Maintain Equipment: Ensure all necessary tools and equipment are sterile, organized, and properly functioning. 
  • Patient Comfort and Care: Ensure a calm, safe, and comfortable environment for patients, addressing any concerns or anxieties. 
  • Maintain Cleanliness: Follow proper hygiene protocols, maintaining cleanliness in work areas and equipment. 
  • Record and Document Information: Accurately document patient information, procedures performed, and specimens collected. 
  • Transport Samples: Safely and efficiently transport specimens to the appropriate laboratories for analysis. 
  • Follow Safety Protocols: Adhere to all safety guidelines, including the handling and disposal of biohazard materials. 
  • Monitor Patient Reactions: Observe patients during and after procedures for any adverse reactions and report concerns to supervisors. 
  • Communicate with Medical Staff: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and laboratory technicians to ensure accurate and timely results. 
  • Maintain Confidentiality: Protect patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines regarding personal health information. 

 

General Responsibilities 

  • Work in all shifts as scheduled by the Laboratory Director.  
  • Strictly adheres to organization’s regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, OSHAD, DOH, JCI and ISO. 
  • Supports Continuous Quality Improvement and participates and contributes to all the quality assurance activities of the service. 
  • Participates and contributes to scheduled in-service training programs.  
  • Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates and Management 
  • Maintains confidentiality as per the agreement signed.  
  • Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication. 
  • Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them. 
  • Carries out other duties when requested by the Laboratory Director 

 

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