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A medical laboratory in Sharjah, UAE is looking for a qualified and experienced Phlebotomist to join its laboratory team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in blood collection, specimen handling, infection control, and patient care, with the appropriate UAE healthcare licensing.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and blood collection for pediatric, adult, pregnant, and geriatric patients using appropriate techniques, devices, and collection equipment.
- Verify patient identification, laboratory test requests, medical history, and other relevant information before specimen collection.
- Collect, label, process, store, and transport blood, urine, culture, and other laboratory specimens accurately and safely.
- Ensure that high-quality, adequate specimens are obtained while minimizing patient discomfort and, where possible, completing collection within the first two attempts.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and provide appropriate instructions before, during, and after specimen collection.
- Handle STAT, scheduled, and outpatient laboratory requests efficiently to ensure timely specimen collection and processing.
- Follow strict aseptic techniques, hygiene, infection prevention, infection control, and patient safety procedures.
- Maintain proper documentation and specimen traceability throughout the pre-analytical process.
- Ensure compliance with applicable M42, DOH/DHA, laboratory accreditation, CAP, and ISO quality requirements, as relevant to the facility.
- Maintain phlebotomy equipment, workstations, and collection areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
- Report specimen-related issues, identification discrepancies, collection difficulties, and other pre-analytical errors according to laboratory procedures.
Job Qualifications
- Completion of an approved Phlebotomy Program and/or a minimum 6-month program in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
- Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience working as a Phlebotomist.
- Valid DOH/DHA Medical License and relevant professional/specialty qualification, as applicable.
- BLS certification is required.
- ACLS/PALS certification will be an advantage where relevant to the specialty.
- Strong practical knowledge of venipuncture, blood collection, specimen handling, labeling, transportation, infection control, and laboratory safety.
- Good understanding of pre-analytical laboratory procedures and quality standards.
- Strong patient-care and communication skills.
- Good English communication skills are required.
- Arabic language proficiency will be an advantage.
Job Location
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Suitable Candidates
This opportunity is suitable for qualified Phlebotomists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and laboratory professionals with relevant blood collection experience who meet the applicable UAE licensing requirements.
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