Phlebotomist

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An on-site full-time Phlebotomist role at NMC Healthcare in Dubai seeks an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with at least two years of phlebotomy experience, and active licensing in your country plus a DHA license to practice in Dubai. The job covers venipunctures and skin punctures, patient identification and procedure explanations, sample collection for various tests including blood cultures and bleeding time, maintaining blood collection rooms, stocking consumables, sanitizing tools, and performing clerical duties and HIS data entry. English fluency is required, Arabic is desirable. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight relevant phlebotomy experience, DHA license validation, patient communication skills, and inventory or QA responsibilities; prepare to discuss handling complications and shift flexibility.

Phlebotomists are health care professionals who have been trained to collect patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and by micro collection techniques. May be rotated through the various shifts, collect sample from hospital departments, guide patient’s how to collect urine/stool/sputum/semen samples or other samples.

1. Identifies the patient - comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient’s identification before venipuncture is performed.

   1. Explain the sample collection procedure to patient/parents before collecting sample.

   2. Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.

   3. 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.

   4. 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.

   5. Stock the laboratory full of consumables / supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipts.

   6. Ensure all of the trays and tools used are clean and sanitized.

   7. Perform clerical duties such as filing, aiding technologists and collecting data.

   8. Complete reports when there are hazardous incidents and consult with the laboratory supervisor for further direction 

   9. Phlebotomists deal with complications that may arise from improperly drawn blood, patient allergies, or other patient conditions. 

   10. Sample receiving, attending calls and queries, send-out preparation and referral lab results follow-up and attach/upload to HIS.

1. Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

   1. At least two (2) years of Medical Laboratory experience especially in the field of phlebotomy.

   2. Currently licensed in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai UAE.

Fluent in spoken & written English, Arabic language is desirable, but not essential