L8603 Staff Grade Phlebotomist, Fleibeatóimí
- Letterkenny, Co Donegal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collect blood samples for patients by venepuncture as requested by medical, nursing or laboratory staff.
- Be competent in the selection of the appropriate sample bottle for all common laboratory investigations.
- Be competent in the procedures required for bleeding High Risk, Immunocompromised and isolation patients.
- Be competent in the procedure of peripheral intravenous cannulation.
- Organise and stock work benches and trolleys on a daily basis.
- Clean and disinfect trolleys and work benches after use.
- Ascertain location of patients on wards by liaising with ward medical and nursing staff and plan the most efficient route to and between destinations.
- Liaise with ward medical and nursing staff to prioritise patients for bleeding.
- Transport specimens collected to the Pathology Specimen Reception Laboratory if required.
- Ensure samples collected are clearly and accurately labelled with patient identification details.
- Participate in departmental audit and accreditation processes.
- Ensure that protocol and situation changes are communicated to other staff as they rotate through the various work areas.
- Develop and promote good interpersonal relationships with patients, their family / social network supports and the multi-disciplinary care team in the promotion of patient centred care.
- Endeavour to ensure that care is carried out in an empathetic and ethical manner and that the dignity and spiritual needs of the patient are respected.
- Assist with other duties as directed by the Senior Phlebotomist i.e. stocking, ordering, etc.
- Participate in relevant staff and departmental meetings.
- Co-operate with all staff to promote good team working.
- Maintain high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives.
- Comply with all personnel and other official and operational policies of the Pathology Department and of the Hospital.
- Ensure that the appropriate and efficient use of supplies is made and exercise economy in the use of consumables. Monitor phlebotomy stocks.
- Maintain professional standards including patient and data confidentiality.
- To participate in continuing education, training and research activities consistent with the position.
- Assist with in-house training by supervising and giving advice to trainee Phlebotomists or other health care providers.
- Participate and comply with all mandatory training requirements.