Junior Phlebotomist

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES  Adheres to policy on proper dress code and Universal Precautions (PPE) always  Keeps the Phlebotomy areas neat, clean and well stocked with supplies for specimen collection  Aware and prepare hypochlorite solution (0.1% for workbench and 0.5% for sharp disposal) daily as per lab safety policy.  Segregation and safe disposal of biomedical waste.  Records and maintains daily monitoring checklist and submit for verification.  Greets patients in a courteous manner, responds to patients with empathy  Properly instructs patients, in the correct way to collect specimens (i.e., for urine, sputum, stool, semen, GTT’s, etc.) based on test requested.  Always accurately label the vacutainers (patient’s name, age, gender) based on the test and specimen required and gets acknowledged from the patient  Always identifies correct patients by comparing identification details (at least two) on requisition with barcode provided before a procedure is performed  Consistently draws blood properly using established laboratory procedures in a professional manner  Always enter dates, time of specimen collection and dispatch to department on the sample receiving form  Maintains awareness of timed specimen’s collection and their importance and attempts to collect these specimens at appropriate time (i.e., Glucose, Cortisol, Timed urine, Hormones, etc.)  Appropriately stores and prepares specimens for transportation in accordance with established guidelines  Enforces and follows all laboratory safety rules and reports any possible hazards to the In-Charges  Shares appropriate communication with In-Charge involving difficult vein puncture, timed specimens, etc and record the details in sample rework register.  Responds to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested to work a different work shift when workload and / or other conditions  Shows ability to handle unexpected situations like basic life support independently  Aware of all procedures in accordance with lab policies and upgrade, if needed  Maintain confidentiality of patient information and should not solicit nor accept tips, gifts or other courtesies from patients or their relatives Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹14,000.00 per month Application Question(s): How many years of phlebotomy experience do you have? Are you available to work in the morning shift from 7:00 AM to 04:00 PM? Experience: Phlebotomy: 1 year (Preferred) Location: Podanur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (Preferred) Work Location: In person