Phlebotomist

Job Description

• Identifies the patient using two identifiers (as defined by the lab’s ‘’sample collection policy’’) - comparing
• patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification before venipuncture is performed.
• Performs venipuncture’s and skin punctures competently and expediently.
• Must have the complete knowledge about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows
• test requirements, assists in Clinical Laboratory as needed.
• Responsibilities include bleeding time tests, blood cultures, blood samples collection and look after the blood
• collection room requirements and maintain the cleanliness and decorum the blood collection rooms.
• Stock the laboratory full of supplies.
• Ensure all of the trays and tools used are clean and sanitized.
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, aiding technologists and collecting data.
• Complete reports when there are hazardous incidents and consult with the laboratory supervisor for further
• direction
• Phlebotomists deal with complications that may arise from improperly drawn blood, patient allergies, or other
• patient conditions.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital
• management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures