Phlebotomist

Riyadh Hospital

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Arrange daily activities based on the urgency of requests for fluid samples
• Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents, or other means
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health, etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials, and other equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working
• Help with blood transfusions when needed
• Comply with the laboratory and infection prevention and control standards.

Qualification & Experience Requirements:

• Higher Diploma in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent.
• Current Registration in the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Laboratory setting.

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with effective puncture techniques
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods
• Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples, and use of relevant medical equipment and material
• Ability to use computers to enter information
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, and pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable

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