Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and\/ or diagnostic purposes
\n\tSANC Registration
\n\tRelevant Certificate
\n\t0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
\n\tPhlebotomy procedures
\n\tOrganisational policy procedures
\n\tMedical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology field
\n\tLaboratory information systems
\n\tAnatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
\n\tEnsures that patients\/ clients from whom a blood or other specimen (e.g. body fluids, tissue and excretion) is to be taken, are correctly identified and educated about the actual procedure and their rights, in compliance with relevant standard operating procedures and in accordance with scope of practice.
\n\tDraws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients\/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results. This may include the use of Point of Care (POC) biomedical instrumentation systems and rapid testing kits for pathology.
\n\tObserves the physical condition of patients during blood taking and applies sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients\/ clients.
\n\tEnsures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
\n\tKeeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
\n\tEnsures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures and monitors progress and filing of reports, including handling queries and report delivery, in line with prescribed turn around requirements.
\n\tMonitors stock levels of all collection materials, including venesection \u00b3bleeding\u00b4bags, and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times.
\n\tImplements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits
\n\tRepresents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other hospital staff.
\n\tAssists pathologists with special procedures (e.g. bone marrows, fine needle aspirates, sweat tests, pap smears, etc.) when required and in compliance with relevant working instructions and standard operating procedures.
\n\tUses knowledge of HIV and AIDS to provide pre-test information and support where relevant.
\n\tReceiving cash from patients and ensuring banking of monies in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures.
\n\tReports incidents, logs customer complaints and problem solution, reads documents and actions tasks on the laboratory information management system in compliance with relevant organisational policy.
\n\tAbility to cope with nervous \/ distressed patients
\n\tAbility to work in a pressured environment
\n\tAbility to work as part of a team
\n\tAdherence to company dress code
\n\tAdministrative skills
\n\tAttention To Detail
\n\tCommunication
\n\tDeadline orientated
\n\tEmpathy
\n\tFlexibility
\n\tInterpersonal skills
\n\tAbility to handle sensitive and confidential information<\/p>\n
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