Job Description Summary
"The Phlebotomist is the front-line representative of Laboratory Services. The Phlebotomist will be responsible for the following:
1) Blood sample collection by venipuncture, heel stick, and finger stick.
2) Properly identifying patients prior to performing blood collection.
3) Following Laboratory protocols and procedures for blood collection.
4) Collection and other information into Laboratory Information System.
5) Ensuring that collected specimens are delivered to appropriate Laboratory department.
6) Maintaining properly stocked supplies on phlebotomy cart or tray and supply room.
7) Operating and performing patient testing on Point-of-Care Laboratory Instruments.
8) Assist with receiving specimens from Tube System and distributing specimens to correct department.
8) Training new-hire phlebotomist.
9) Good customer service skills.
10) Other duties assigned by Supervisor or Laboratory Director.
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Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
PRN

Cost Center
CC001233 FLO - Lab (FMC)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-17

Scheduled Weekly Hours
8

Work Shift

Job Description
Draws and collects blood samples from patients, verifies records and prepares specimens for laboratory analysis. May prick finger to draw blood. May conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood bank

Additional Job Description

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy from an accredited school preferred

Experience: One year phlebotomy experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates: Certification in phlebotomy preferred

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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