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Skills of health
2a.
Phlebotomist job description
As a phlebotomist I will be part of a team contributing to the clinical care of patients by providing a high quality blood taking services. My role is to take blood samples from patients for analysis in laboratories .I will normally work in a hospital setting, on wards and in clinics. I will be a specialised clinical support worker.
Duties include;
• Take blood samples from different patient groups; include children and children and elderly, accounting to required standards.
• Explain procedures and reassure patients.
• Collect blood without harming the patient or disturbing the nursing care they are receiving.
• Deal with patients who become unwell or faint.
• Label each sample.
• Deliver the sample to the correct laboratory.
• Maintain clean and tidy working area
• Check and maintain stocks of items needed.
Skills required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Careful and methodical approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to work under pressure and as a part of a team.
Requirement
You do not need any specific entry requirements, although a range of GCSE’s/grade or equivalent would be an advantage. You will need to have a sympathetic and sensitive manner, as you may be dealing with nervous and distressed patients. Previous experience within a healthcare environment would be useful.
2b.
Apprentice healthcare support worker
Job description
I will be taking the level 2 apprenticeship in health (clinical health support). On the apprenticeship I will be caring for patients, working under the supervision of nurses, midwives and other health care professionals. I will be working in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals,...
2a.
Phlebotomist job description
As a phlebotomist I will be part of a team contributing to the clinical care of patients by providing a high quality blood taking services. My role is to take blood samples from patients for analysis in laboratories .I will normally work in a hospital setting, on wards and in clinics. I will be a specialised clinical support worker.
Duties include;
• Take blood samples from different patient groups; include children and children and elderly, accounting to required standards.
• Explain procedures and reassure patients.
• Collect blood without harming the patient or disturbing the nursing care they are receiving.
• Deal with patients who become unwell or faint.
• Label each sample.
• Deliver the sample to the correct laboratory.
• Maintain clean and tidy working area
• Check and maintain stocks of items needed.
Skills required
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions.
• Careful and methodical approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to work under pressure and as a part of a team.
Requirement
You do not need any specific entry requirements, although a range of GCSE’s/grade or equivalent would be an advantage. You will need to have a sympathetic and sensitive manner, as you may be dealing with nervous and distressed patients. Previous experience within a healthcare environment would be useful.
2b.
Apprentice healthcare support worker
Job description
I will be taking the level 2 apprenticeship in health (clinical health support). On the apprenticeship I will be caring for patients, working under the supervision of nurses, midwives and other health care professionals. I will be working in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals,...