Phlebotomist

Provide fundamental quality care for patients. Contribute to quality improvement. Collect sample(s) of blood in accordance with training and procedures. Reassure and support patients, maintaining dignity and comfort during procedures. Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers. Ensure accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity. Check patient identification against requests and confirming this with patients. Record collection of blood samples in patient records in accordance with procedure. Recognise and respond appropriately to adverse reactions such as fainting or bleeding. Maintain cleanliness of the phlebotomy area and follow infection prevention and control (IPC) standards. Ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste in compliance with Health & Safety policies. Ensure care environment is clean and tidy at all times and that IPC requirements are met. This includes (but is not limited to) being responsible for completing the room cleaning audit sheet at the end of a session and ensuring clinical waste is emptied and taken to the outside bin.