MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To draw blood, or other samples/specimens, from patients for various testing purposes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Perform a variety of routine and complex blood and specimen collecting procedures in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements to ensure safe patient care
Conduct pre-and post-test counselling to patients and family members, to explain blood draw procedures and answer any questions about the process
Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety and follow all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain a sterile work area
Perform administrative tasks to ensure correct and accurate recording and processing of patient and clinical information
Ensure that all utilised stock is accurately recorded and charged
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships, as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the EC Unit

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Phlebotomy procedures
Relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, clinical policies and procedures
Patient assessment skills
Patient counselling skills
Risk identification
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols
Health and Safety principles
Patient experience principles and related best practice
Basic life support trained
Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Closing date: 17/11/2026

Phlebotomist