Phlebotomist

The Phlebotomist/donor collection technician is responsible for drawing blood from patients or donors and records identity of patient or donor. Functional

Responsibilities:
• Ensures through the actions, either directly or indirectly, that a superior quality of medical treatment, compassion and understanding is given to every patient served at the CARE Hospitals and Clinics.
• Collects blood from patient in the hospital, blood bank, or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes.
• Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
• Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure.
• Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.
• Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.
• Transports specimens in a timely manner from the collection areas of patient’s rooms to the Clinical Laboratory.
• Handles mild side effects or adverse reactions from patients or donors in a calm and orderly fashion to prevent harm, while promptly informing the supervisor or HOD.
• Follow all safety and Infection Control policies and procedures, including standard precautions, when performing phlebotomy procedures, handling biological specimens and waste disposal.
• Assures that the work area is maintained in an orderly manner and is cleaned and disinfected regularly to avoid contamination.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to acceptably perform phlebotomy procedures across all age groups, including neonates. Required
• Bachelor’s Degree/ ore equivalent from an approved school of medical Technology, or Nursing College or University.
• Current registration with the designated authority for Medical Technologist / Technician from country of origin / recruitment.
• Valid license of SCFHS & Ministry of Health (MOH) in Saudi Arabia.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Minimum Work

Experience:
Required
• Two (2) years’ experience similar to the post. Skills & Competencies:
• Technical Proficiency
• Advanced Blood Collection: Expert proficiency in venipuncture and capillary collection across all age groups, including neonates and pediatric patients.
• Specimen Management & Transport: Specialized knowledge in safe handling, stabilization, processing, labeling, and timely transport of biological specimens.
• Adverse Reaction Response: Technical capability to immediately identify and clinically manage mild side effects of blood collection.
• Laboratory information systems (LIS) management
• Safety & Compliance
• Biosafety and infection control protocols
• Regulatory standards (JCIA, CBAHI, CAP, AABB and SFDA)
• Hazardous material handling
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Fluency in verbal and written English.
• Exhibits professionalism and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer skills.