Responsibilities and Duties
Arrange daily activities based on urgency of requests for fluid samples
· 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
Required Experience and Qualifications
Proven experience as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician
· Ability to use computers to enter information
· Excellent communication skills
· Ability to connect with various types of patients (such as children, elderly, pregnant women) and make them feel comfortable
· Patience and presence of mind
· Diploma in Phlebotomy or extensive on-the-job training