Phlebotomist Chipping Norton
Job description
Job Description Job Title: Phlebotomist part-time Department: Nursing Team Reporting to: Senior Nurses Role Purpose: Working in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post holder will be responsible for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients of the Wychwood Surgery. Key Responsibilities: Using technical equipment to safely draw blood from patients Explaining the process of drawing blood clearly to a patient Reassuring and calming patients who might be nervous or scared of the procedure Checking patient identification against GP/Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever possible Accurate labelling of samples to confirm patient identity Applying dressings to the wound created by drawing blood Sending blood samples to testing laboratories Updating patient records on EMIS (electronic patient record system) Notifying GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues Answering patient questions regarding collection techniques and offering additional resources on the collection process, if the patient requests them Ensuring that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the collection of a blood sample General Be responsible for maintaining Health and Safety standards within the business, in line with the Health and Safety policy To ensure ongoing compliance with CQC essential standards To ensure compliance with all GDPR and data security policies Adhere to all business protocols and SOPs To comply with the Practice HR policies Ensure effective and professional communications at all times Ensure a high standard of personal presentation at all times To take an active part in the performance review system Complete relevant (mandatory) training and ensure agreed deadlines are met Attend internal and external meetings as required To support sustainability practices and recognise the shared responsibility of carrying out duties in a resource efficient way This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was written. Duties may vary without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.
