NHS Jobs
Job role: Healthcare Assistant
Salary: Depending on experience
Company name: NHS Jobs
Job Location: United Kingdom
Job Sector: Healthcare
Job reference: A3940-26-0018
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About the Job:
- 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 patients 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 confirm with the patient whenever possible.
- Record collection of blood sample in the patient’s 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.
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