Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for obtaining quality blood, urine and stool samples for laboratory investigations in Specialist Outpatient Clinic.
• Ensures the specimen is collected from the correct patient using the correct tube type, label the request forms and samples correctly, and dispatch the samples to the laboratory in a timely manner.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC * Collects blood, urine, stool sample and any other lab samples.

• Checking and printing of orders from the NGEMR System and Electronic Collection Module (ECM)
• Prepares treatment room to be in optimal condition before and after clinic operating hours.
• Be knowledgeable in what type of tubes to use for the different tests, the order of blood collection, the amount required, inverting and how to prevent specimen clotting.
• Ensures that specimens are collected from the correct patients by verifying with two patient identifiers, using the correct tube type, request forms; specimens are labelled correctly and dispatch to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Checks Laboratory reconciliation daily and rectify errors like missing specimens as necessary.
• Respects and protects patients' rights and confidentiality.

GENERAL * Adheres to hospital and laboratory policies concerning dress codes, professional conduct, attendance, punctuality, documentation, performance criteria and other directives as issued.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with the public and staff.
• Performs competency in the relevant skills as defined and exercise cost effectiveness in the use of resources.
• Performs good clinical practices according to the Hospital Standards.
• Adheres to patient safety and Infection Control Practices according to the Hospital Standards.
• Assists to receive and check stock items, update the inventory system and raise requests to replenish stocks.
• Participates in quality improvement projects and continuing education programs.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Demonstrate Good team player with medical, nursing and ancillary
• Reports unusual occurrences and unsafe practices/events in accordance to the hospital quality standard.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION

• Minimum GCE 'O' Level and above.
• Preferably with Phlebotomist Certificate training or certified in venipuncture.

EXPERIENCE

• Preferably with 1 year experience in drawing blood specimen.

Skills Required