Job Description

Phlebotomist

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

Functional Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Collects blood from patient in the hospital, blood bank, or similar facility for analysis or other medical purposes.
3. 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.
4. Verifies or records identity of patient or donor and converses with patient or donor to allay fear of procedure.
5. 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.
6. Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.
7. Transports specimens in a timely manner from the collection areas of patient’s rooms to the Clinical Laboratory.
8. 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.
9. Follow all safety and Infection Control policies and procedures, including standard precautions, when performing phlebotomy procedures, handling biological specimens and waste disposal.
10. Assures that the work area is maintained in an orderly manner and is cleaned and disinfected regularly to avoid contamination.
11. 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.