Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Explain procedures to patients and family members and provide emotional support to obtain needed specimens.

Adhere to strict procedures and practice of safety precautions to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

Utilize standard procedures to determine positive patient identification and record appropriate collection information on requisition.

Obtain blood specimens from patients as required using established blood-drawing techniques using standard equipment such as tourniquets, vacutainer tubes, capillary tubes, syringes, and butterfly needles.

Assist with the collection, labeling and transportation of laboratory specimens

Record findings in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.

Maintain inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.

Maintain and clean equipment and instruments as per established procedures and manufacturer's instructions.

Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, and knowledge and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.

Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Nursing

Certification as a Phlebotomist by an acceptable facility or training course. Certification by a nationally recognized board or agency is preferred

Post Graduate Training qualification in Pediatric Nursing of at least one (1) year duration (preferred)

Post Graduate Certificate in specialty if applicable in the country of origin (preferred)

Experience

3 years of experience as a phlebotomist/ IV Nursing in a Paediatric Hospital

Certification and Licensure

Valid and current professional Nursing license from country of origin

Ability to qualify for UAE nursing licensure requirements

Life Support and Advanced Life support Training

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) required OR Intermediate Life Support (ILS)

American Heart Association Advanced Life Support: ACLS, PALS, NRP (is preferred relevant to the area of specialty) or to be successfully obtained at the earliest after employment