Phlebotomist

• Perform safe, accurate, and timely specimen collection ensuring proper patient identification • Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain specimen integrity • Collect blood specimens using venipuncture, capillary, or fingerstick methods • Verify patient information and ensure correct labelling of samples • Prepare and maintain sterile and functioning equipment • Ensure patient comfort and address concerns or anxieties • Maintain cleanliness and follow hygiene protocols in work areas and equipment • Accurately document patient information, procedures performed, and specimens collected • Safely and efficiently transport specimens to appropriate laboratories • Adhere to safety guidelines including handling and disposal of biohazard materials • Monitor patients during and after procedures for adverse reactions and report concerns • Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and laboratory technicians • Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines • Work in all shifts as scheduled by the Laboratory Director • Adhere to organizational regulations and policies related to infection control, patient safety, OSHAD, DOH, JCI and ISO • Support Continuous Quality Improvement and participate in quality assurance activities • Participate in scheduled in-service training programs • Exercise effective interpersonal skills with department staff and management • Assist with preparation of risk assessments and attend departmental safety training • Identify, label and maintain hazardous materials, MSDS and inventory • Proper collection, storage and disposal of needles, sharps and hazardous materials per waste management policy • Ensure safe use of laboratory equipment (BSC, Microtome, Stainer, autoclave, centrifuge) per manufacturer instructions • Comply with PCI and maintain strict hand hygiene and environmental care • Certificate of training in an approved Phlebotomy program or Diploma (1 year) in Medical Laboratory Technology or Degree in any health-related field • Currently licensed in country of origin and with DOH/DHA/MOH license to practice in UAE • Fluent in spoken & written English; Arabic desirable • Ability to learn and handle automation & IT programs (desirable) • Experience: minimum one (1) year practical experience as Phlebotomist in a reputed Medical Laboratory; not less than two (2) years of Medical Laboratory experience