Phlebotomist - Level 1

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To draw blood from patients for various testing and donation purposes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Support overall laboratory services with specimen collection, receipt and preparation for analysis

Support with relevant administrative and technical processes required for efficient laboratory operations

Perform a variety of routine and complex blood collecting procedures in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements

Prepare reagents used in the collection of specimens

Provide relevant training and support to team members

Support and guide the development of new techniques used for obtaining and handling laboratory specimens

REQUIRED EDUCATION

A Bachelor's degree in Science or Laboratory Medicine Technology

Certified as a Phlebotomist from home country and/or country of residence

Current Basic Life Support certificate

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years' experience of which at least 2 years were as a Phlebotomist in an acute care hospital

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE