Phlebotomist (Level: D3)

Job Description

Title: Phlebotomist (Level: D3)

Company Name: Praava Health

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Diploma in Medical Technology from under state faculty

Experience Requirements:
∎ 1 to 3 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Praava Health’s mission is to increase the range of high quality, reliable, and affordable patient-centered health care options accessible to middle-class consumers in Bangladesh at a critical moment of economic growth and demographic transition. Praava envisions a network of one-stop urban wellness centers offering primary care, women’s health, outpatient department with visiting specialists & day care procedures, comprehensive lab and diagnostics, and pharmacy.
∎ Department: Sales
∎ Reporting To: Head of Sales
∎ Dotted Reporting: Manager, Sales
∎ Key Relationships:
∎ Laboratory Director
∎ Compliance Administrator
∎ Head of Diagnostics
∎ Technical Expert
∎ Maintenance & Facilities Management

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Job Purpose: Collection, preparation and preservation of patient’s sample
∎ Key Responsibility Areas:
∎ Communications
∎ A phlebotomist must maintain a professional manner with other health professionals, and especially with patients, who often are afraid of having blood drawn. A phlebotomist should greet patients politely and show a friendly, sympathetic attitude to help patients relax. She needs good communication skills to explain technical procedures in a way that lay people can understand.
∎ Safety
∎ Phlebotomists must take precautions when handling blood and needles to avoid injuries to themselves or patients and to prevent
∎ the spread of blood-borne illnesses. They follow sterile procedures, washing their hands frequently, using clean needles and wearing sterile gloves and a clean lab coat. They prepare the puncture site with a 70 percent alcohol wipe and cover the site with a sterile bandage after blood collection. They dispose of needles and other supplies safely. If a medical emergency arises, they must be prepared to give first aid.
∎ Blood Collection
∎ The phlebotomist collects blood samples and delivers them to the lab in accordance with the doctor's orders. Before taking a sample, the phlebotomist must identify the patient by full name and date of birth. He must check the information given against the work order and other identification, such as a hospital bracelet. Frequently, the blood is collected by puncturing a vein, so the
∎ phlebotomist must have knowledge of the circulatory system.
∎ Record Keeping
∎ Phlebotomists help to keep patient and lab records current. They must label samples with the patient's complete name, birthdates and identification number and other information, such as the time and date of the collection. They are often also required to enter information about blood samples and tests into a digital data entry system.
∎ Housekeeping
∎ Phlebotomists are responsible for keeping their supplies and equipment in good condition. In some hospitals, for example, the phlebotomist must clean spills and splatters. She must keep supplies in stock and organize them for easy access. During her work hours, she is responsible for keeping the blood trays fully equipped and ready in case a doctor orders a draw of blood elsewhere at the hospital.
∎ Development Opportunities:
∎ Updates job knowledge by participating in educational/Training opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
∎ Other:
∎ Embodies corporate values: Teamwork, Respect, and Professionalism.
∎ Shares Founder’s vision for a healthcare brand based on the pillars of Trust, Quality, Reliability, and Affordability.
∎ Might require to complete tasks outside working hours to the extent necessary to carry out his/her duties.

Additional Requirements:
∎ 1-3 years practical experience in reputed Hospital/Clinic/Diagnostic Centre as a Phlebotomist
∎ Training:
∎ Completing training on Medical/Clinical Laboratory Competencies (Quality and Safety) would be given advances.
∎ Technical Skills/Knowledge:
∎ Business/Commercial/Standardization Knowledge
∎ Good Clinical Laboratory Practice
∎ Interpersonal Skills
∎ Integrity, Dependability, Stress Tolerance, Time Management, Analytical.
∎ IT Skills
∎ Familiar with Microsoft Office and Internet Applications.
∎ Behavioural Competencies:
∎ High professional standard in regards to Service Quality.
∎ Robustness and flexibility.
∎ Willingness to work in a start-up environment.
∎ Organized and attention to detail.

Salary: Tk. 18000 - 20000 (Monthly)

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 28 Jul 2022

Company Information:
∎ 28 Jun 2022
∎ Praava Health

Category: Pathologist/ Lab Assistant

: Note: Praava Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by lawCandidate must have a driving license for this position.

Source: bdjobs.com