MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To draw blood, or other samples/specimens, from patients for various testing purposes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Perform a variety of routine and complex blood and specimen collecting procedures in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements to ensure safe patient careConduct pre-and post-test counselling to patients and family members, to explain blood draw procedures and answer any questions about the processIdentify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety and follow all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain a sterile work areaPerform administrative tasks to ensure correct and accurate recording and processing of patient and clinical informationEnsure that all utilised stock is accurately recordedand charged