Empathetic Phlebotomist: Precise Blood Collection

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Newington Road Surgery is recruiting a phlebotomist to draw blood, label and store samples, and verify patient details before collection. The role is patient-facing, requiring compassionate communication and collaboration with clinicians to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.

The successful candidate will have completed phlebotomy training and hold a current phlebotomist certification, with the ability to operate within established safety and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

• Completed phlebotomy training programme.
• Current phlebotomist certification.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood by venepuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and store collected samples correctly for testing.
• Check patient details and confirm specimen labelling.
• Speak with patients professionally and empathetically, addressing their concerns and questions.
• Follow established safety and infection control protocols.
• Work with healthcare professionals to make specimen collection accurate and timely.
• Keep the phlebotomy area clean and organised.

Skills

Venepuncture techniques

Communication skills

Handling stressful situations

Attention to detail

Education

Phlebotomy training

Phlebotomist certification

Job description

Newington Road Surgery is recruiting a phlebotomist to draw blood, label and store samples, and verify patient details before collection. The role is patient-facing, requiring compassionate communication and collaboration with clinicians to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.

The successful candidate will have completed phlebotomy training and hold a current phlebotomist certification, with the ability to operate within established safety and infection control protocols.