Job Description

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes SANC Registration Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology Laboratory information systems Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields

DUTIES

Ensures that patients/ clients from whom a blood or other specimen (e.g. body fluids, tissue and excretion) is to be taken, are correctly identified and educated about the actual procedure and their rights, in compliance with relevant standard operating procedures.

Draws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results. This may include the use of Point of Care (POC) biomedical instrumentation systems and rapid testing kits for pathology.

Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking and applies sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients/ clients.

Ensures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.

Ensures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures

Monitors stock levels of all collection materials, including venesection "bleeding" bags, and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times.

Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other staff.

Receiving cash from patients and ensuring handover of cash to the lab in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person