Screening Support Phlebotomist

The screening phlebotomy service takes blood from pregnant women following their first ultrasound scan and from fathers of babies for genetic screening. The successful applicant will also be responsible for ensuring results are available for all patients bled., The main responsibility of the phlebotomist is to perform venepuncture for the collection of blood samples, with minimum trauma to patient whilst adhering to safe phlebotomy techniques and sample requirements. As part of the screening tests the phlebotomist will be responsible for weighing the patient, and asking clinical questions regarding smoking, ethnicity, diabetes and IVF information which are required to complete the screening tests.

The screening support phlebotomist will also be responsible for sending out screening results and cross checking all patients tested have results available in a timely way. It is essential to all aspects of the role that the post holder can organise efficiently, perform under pressure, work on their own initiative and as part of a team as well as under the guidance of supervision, following written standardised procedures.

You may also be responsible for answering queries from patients so good communication skills are essential. Some patients may require the use of telephone interpreting services.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an efficient and motivated person to join our team in Antenatal and Newborn Screening at the Great Western as a screening support phlebotomist., We are looking for enthusiastic and vibrant people to join our team. You will need to have previous phlebotomy experience, be a dynamic and motivated person with previous patient or customer care experience. We work with pregnant women and their babies, meaning the schedule will be unpredictable and varied. No two days are ever the same and each day brings a new experience.

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