Phlebotomist inBromyard inBromyard PUBLISHED 26 DEC 2023
Nunwell Surgery rSPVcsex
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- Obtain blood samples from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venepuncture, using standard equipment.
- Interact directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
- Ensure that the patient is comfortable and as relaxed as possible and confirm their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
- Check patient identification against EMIS records and confirming with patient whenever possible.
- Record collection of blood sample in the patients record using correct nursing templates
- Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notify the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
- Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Hours will be a total of 16-20 per week over up to four mornings.
The practice is very committed to learning and education and are happy to support career progression in line with practice priorities. Therefore this is an opportunity to start a career leading for example to a health care assistant or nurse associate role.
Phlebotomy for patients with acute and chronic disease or other clinical requirements
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
- Obtain blood samples from patients in support of laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures, to include venepuncture, using standard equipment.
- Interact directly with patient to obtain information for laboratory records, explain procedures, allay fears, and elicit cooperation.
- Ensure that the patient is comfortable and as relaxed as possible and confirm their agreement to the collection of a blood sample.
- Accurate, legible labelling of all samples to confirm patient identity.
- Check patient identification against EMIS records and confirming with patient whenever possible.
- Record collection of blood sample in the patients record using correct nursing templates
- Ensure samples are stored in appropriate containers
- Ensure that samples are dispatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion.
- Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of staff
- Notify the GP/Nurse of any significant patient issues.
- Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations.
Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the phlebotomist will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Hours will be a total of 16-20 per week over up to four mornings.
The practice is very committed to learning and education and are happy to support career progression in line with practice priorities. Therefore this is an opportunity to start a career leading for example to a health care assistant or nurse associate role.
Phlebotomy for patients with acute and chronic disease or other clinical requirements
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
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