Phlebotomist Assistant_Acute Medical Unit 1

Provide assistance to the healthcare staffs by providing venepuncture service and rendering basic care for patients in Acute Medical Unit

Job Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture for the collection of blood specimen for dispatch to the laboratory


• Update in electronic medical record for blood specimen that has been collected and dispatched to the laboratory


• Perform blood sugar check using a POCT machine


• Practice universal precautions when performing any procedure


• Assist nurse in administering oxygen for patient


• Assist patient in performing lower limb exercises


• Perform inventory management in the ward


• Assist healthcare staff in re-positioning of patient in bed


• Assist in improving, identifying and implement changes in the work processes of the Phlebotomy service


• Orientate and guide new Phlebotomy staff


• Perform any other duties assigned by the nursing supervisors

Job Requirements

• Higher NITEC or Diploma in Nursing


• Phlebotomist certification by recognized institutions.


• Minimally 2 years’ experience in performing venepuncture.


• Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Able to work independently.


• Able to work in an acute medical in-patient ward setting.