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Job description

We’re looking for important phlebotomist skills such as presence of mind, people skills and attention to detail. You should have a certification in phlebotomy and have knowledge of puncture techniques.

If you’re dedicated to your patients and have a firm but kind hand, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
• Identify patients and their personal information using their ID, documents or other means
• Determine the right venipuncture method based on patient age, health etc.
• Reassure patients and help them relax
• Find veins that are suitable for puncture
• Draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment
• Ensure optimal quality and quantity of samples
• Label samples correctly and send or deliver them for testing
• Answer patient questions and provide useful information
• Keep accurate records on fluid specimens and tests
• Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards while working

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician
• Experience with effective puncture techniques
• Understanding of proper patient identification methods
• Knowledge of legal requirements about drawing blood, handling fluid samples and use of relevant medical equipment and material
• Ability to use computers to enter information
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable
• Patience and presence of mind
• Vaccination skills is a Plus
• Microsuction ear wax removal skill is also a Plus

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £8.26-£15.31 per hour

Schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aylesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Phlebotomist, healthcare assistant,
Expected start date: 10/04/2023