Duties and Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures as per hospital and national standards.
- Collect blood samples from patients of all age groups safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Ensure correct patient identification before sample collection.
- Label samples properly and ensure timely transport to the laboratory.
- Follow standard precautions and infection control practices during sample collection.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the phlebotomy area.
- Handle patients with care, professionalism, and empathy during procedures.
- Support laboratory staff by ensuring high-quality sample collection to avoid re-sampling.
Documentation & Reporting
- Accurately maintain sample collection records and registers.
- Ensure proper entry of patient details and test requisitions.
- Coordinate with laboratory staff for sample receipt and processing.
- Follow hospital policies related to documentation and billing procedures.
Quality & Compliance
- Adhere strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Comply with safety guidelines, biomedical waste management, and infection control protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to sample collection.
- Ensure minimal sample rejection through proper technique and handling.
Patient Care & Communication
- Reassure patients and explain procedures clearly before sample collection.
- Handle difficult or anxious patients calmly and professionally.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and test details.
- Communicate any issues during sample collection to the supervisor immediately.
Teamwork & Additional Duties
- Work collaboratively with laboratory technicians, nurses, and clinicians.
- Share duties, shifts, and emergency sample collections as required.
- Assist senior staff during high workload periods.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Lab In-Charge or Management.
Education - Diploma / B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT / BMLT)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₹21,000.00 - ₹27,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person