Phlebotomist

Main duties of the job Perform blood sample collection by venepuncture or other approved techniques as requested by clinical staff. Undertake comprehensive health care needs assessment of patients, reassessing as appropriate. Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for patient identification, labelling and return of good quality samples to the laboratories Deal sensitively with patients and summon appropriate assistance for those who become unwell (eg Faints) Prepare sample trolleys and maintain local stocks of venepuncture items Dispose of tissue and patient samples and clinical waste in accordance with relevant guidelines For further information, please see the Job Description