Phlebotomist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample Collection of sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures Ensuring samples are stored in appropriate containers Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible Recording collection of blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure Ensuring that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion. Ensuring that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff Notifying the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Fully experienced Phlebotomist with knowledge of SystmOne.

Desirable

• Experience in Paediatric phlebotomy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cromer Group Practice

Address

The Surgery

Mill Road

Cromer

Norfolk

NR27 0BG

Employer's website

http://www.cromergrouppractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)