Lancet Vacancies Internship – Phlebotomist

Job Description:

Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures 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.
• Assists 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.
• Represents 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.
• Implements 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
• Ensures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
• Observes 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.
• Uses knowledge of HIV and AIDS to provide pre-test information and support where relevant.
• Receiving cash from patients and ensuring banking of monies in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to cope with nervous / distressed patients
• Adherence to company dress code
• Attention To Detail
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a pressured environment

Qualification & Experience:

• Relevant Certificate
• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
• Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA

Job Details:

Company: Lancet Laboratories

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Functions: N/A

Job Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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