Job Description

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes. Registration in relevant discipline with HPCSA Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
Laboratory information systems
Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
Phlebotomy procedures and processes

DUTIES

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 and monitors progress and filing of reports, including handling queries and report delivery, in line with prescribed turn around requirements.

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

Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards and adherence to infection control measures.

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

Assists pathologists with special procedures (e.g. fine needle aspirates, sweat tests, pap smears, etc.) when required and in compliance with relevant working instructions and standard operating procedures.

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