Lancet Jobs Vacancy as Phlebotomist 2022: Permanent position
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Job Summary:
Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes
Reference No: 719846
An opportunity has presented itself to appoint a suitably qualified candidate into the position of Phlebotomist. This is a Permanent position based at KZN - Richards Bay .
Key Performance Areas:
- - Ensures that patients/ clients from whom a blood or other specimen (e.g. body fluids, tissue and excretion) is to be taken, are correctly identified and educated about the actual procedure and their rights, in compliance with relevant standard operating procedures and in accordance with scope of practice.
- - Draws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results. This may include the use of Point of Care (POC) biomedical instrumentation systems and rapid testing kits for pathology.
- - Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking and applies sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients/ clients.
- - Ensures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- - Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
- - Ensures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures and monitors progress and filing of reports, including handling queries and report delivery, in line with prescribed turn around requirements.
- - Monitors stock levels of all collection materials, including venesection ³bleeding´bags, and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times.
- - Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits
- - Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other hospital staff.
- - Assists pathologists with special procedures (e.g. bone marrows, fine needle aspirates, sweat tests, pap smears, etc.) when required and in compliance with relevant working instructions and standard operating procedures.
- - Uses knowledge of HIV and AIDS to provide pre-test information and support where relevant.
- - Receiving cash from patients and ensuring banking of monies in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures.
- - Reports incidents, logs customer complaints and problem solution, reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
Competencies:
- Ability to cope with nervous / distressed patients
- Ability to work in a pressured environment
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Adherence to company dress code
- Administrative skills
- Attention To Detail
- Communication
- Deadline orientated
- Empathy
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Remuneration:
- Compensation is commensurate with qualification and experience level.
CLOSING DATE
Applications for (Lancet Jobs Vacancy as Phlebotomist 2022: Permanent position ) must be submitted before the closing date on 30 June 2022
Please really application attention to the completeness of the application that will be sent to the selection committee is complete according to the requirements that have been set, in order to allow candidates to get the opportunity with what was expected.
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
How To Apply: (Lancet Jobs Vacancy as Phlebotomist 2022)
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Lancet Jobs Vacancy as Phlebotomist 2022 reserves the right to offer or refuse employment to anyone at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. The decision of the committee is final and all parties involved in the recruitment process.
It is possible to guarantee that your application is protected as possible to register. However, this does not guarantee immediate success and is only designed to provide you with a stable position during the recruitment process.
Remember, incomplete applications will not be accepted by the selection committee. Candidates who submit their applications after the stated deadline will not be considered. All submissions submitted after the deadline, regardless of their substance, will be discarded without further consideration.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Minimum Criteria Required:
- Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA/ SANC
Experience:
- 0-2 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
Relevant Job Knowledge:
- Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
- Laboratory information systems
- Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
- Organisational policy procedures
- Phlebotomy procedures
You are welcome to submit possible applications. Remember, you really must first apply the requirements (Lancet Jobs Vacancy as Phlebotomist 2022). This variable will determine whether you are a viable candidate or not. Please see the qualification conditions provided above if you wish to double-check your credentials. it will be great if you complete everything in the following list if you want to stand a chance of passing your selection.