Job Summary
Draw blood specimens from people of all
ages (adults, children and neonates) by venipuncture and skin puncture as needed
for medical tests and blood donations in a prompt, accurate and reliable manner
according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform clerical duties such as accurately receiving samples, logging requests
on the system, ensuring financial clearance documentation, canceling outpatient
orders, initiating refunds and completing documentation.
Support the mission
and vision of the American University of Beirut Medical Center and that of the
Department.
Essential Functions / Task Groups
Specimen Collection and Handling:
- Take medical history from patient with utmost confidentiality.
- Match physicians' requests with the amount of blood to be drawn and the
types of samples for every test.
- Demonstrate human relation skills when working with patients and others;
recognizing the different patients’ medical conditions and severity;
understanding of patient rights and promoting the comfort and well being of
the patient/donor while performing blood and other laboratory related body
fluid collection duties.
- Demonstrate proficiency in performing simple to moderately complex blood
collection techniques such as venipuncture, heel stick and finger stick.
- Identify appropriate sites for heel stick, finger stick and venipuncture.
- Identify the various types of anticoagulates, preservatives and gels used
in blood collection and the vacuum tube color code for the additives.Identify
the type of preservatives used in 24 hours urine collection gallons.
- Adhere and comply to safe and efficient work practices in collection and
processing of specimens.
- Maintain the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be
performed.
- Demonstrate a practical knowledge in identifying the most common
complications associated with heel stick, finger stick and venipuncture; their
causes, prevention and treatment within expected capabilities.
- Collect timed specimens and timely delivery/distribution of specimens to
laboratory sections.
- Demonstrate ability to use basic problem-solving skills to troubleshoot
simple routine procedures that do not fall within standards, take corrective
actions or inform an appropriate supervisor.
- Report to Lab Reception Supervisor in case of complex operational and
administrative problem.
- Perform competency assessment questionnaire.
- Follow prudent practices of safety, infection control, and fire safety
planning.
- Clean up and decontaminate the phlebotomy stations at the beginning and
end of the shift.
Equipment & Collection Supplies:
- Prepare collection trays for specimen procurement; ensure usage of
appropriate type of blood collection equipment and supplies according to age
specific patient categories.
- Responsible for the efficient and cost effective use of supplies, reagents
and equipment.
Administrative Duties:
- Assist in sorting and recording specimens received in the laboratory.
- Transcribe physicians' orders electronically without errors.
- Participate in in-house training, phlebotomy workshops and education
programs (i.e., new specimen collection techniques, equipment, safety and
other educational programs).
Critical Competencies
Client
Focus, Achievement Orientation, Initiative,
Communication Skills, Safety and Health Management,Technical Expertise, Team
Skills, Planning & Organizing, Information & Records Administration,
Professionalism, Quality Management,
Computer Skills, English Comprehension, Problem Solving, Resource Management,
Organizational Awareness.
Knowledge / Know-How
Knowledge:
Basic
knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology, the overall
organization and operations of the laboratory as well as in depth knowledge of
the specimen collection tools, techniques and related quality control measures.
Basic knowledge in communicable diseases and infection control procedures
according to hospital and department safety regulations and policies.
Basic
knowledge in medical terminology and laboratory tests with ability to interpret
physicians' orders.
Education:
Minimum Education:
BACC II.
Preferred Education: Phlebotomy certification.
Experience:
Minimum Experience: One year experience
in basic laboratory operations, nursing or related science preferably in the
blood collection specialty.
Languages:
Minimum
Languages: Arabic and English (IET score >/= 450)
Preferred Languages:
French is an asset.
Computer Skills:
Basic
knowledge and ability to interact with laboratory information system (LIS)
and/or hospital information system (HIS) computer functions as it relates to
phlebotomy duties.
Impact of Actions / Decisions
Error in sample identification, labeling
and collection of specimens would probably be caught by review within the
laboratory or by review of test results and reports. However, not all work is
technically checked so unreliable results may cause material or financial loss
and may affect the diagnosis of the patient and consequently on the treatment
and quality of patient care reflecting adversely the laboratory.
Inappropriate adherence to safety precautions may facilitate the
transmission of infectious diseases especially blood transmitted diseases among
fellow staff and patients.
Providing timely phlebotomy services facilitates
the work of others within the immediate organizational unit and patient floors.
Job Structure
Perform specific technical duties
according to pre-established hospital and departmental policies and regulations.
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibility
Reporting Channel:
1st Level: Speciman Management Supervisor
2nd
Level: Executive Administrator (Pathology and Lab Medicine)
Supervisory
Channel:
None
Job Characteristics
| Physical Effort: |
Moderate Physical Effort |
| Work Schedule: |
Shift rotation basis |
| Working Conditions: |
Hazardous working
conditions |