Phlebotomist

Bon Secours Health System Company Limited By Guarantee; Limerick; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System in Ireland is recruiting a Part-Time Phlebotomist (18.5 hours per week) on a permanent basis. The role supports our hospital laboratories with blood collection and venipuncture in wards and outpatients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

You will hold a recognised certificate in Phlebotomy, be registered with An Bord Altranais, and work within ISO 15189/JCI standards. The job emphasizes patient care, professionalism, and effective collaboration with nursing and clerical

Qualifications

• Hold the certificate in Phlebotomy from DCU/National Ambulance Training School or equivalent.
• Be registered in the general division of the live register maintained by An Bord Altranais.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples and perform venepuncture on hospital wards and outpatients.
• Familiarise with SOPs, sign training records and implement SOPs where required.
• Adhere to SOPs for Phlebotomy and perform duties in allocated areas.
• Be a conscientious timekeeper to ensure early blood results.
• Approach patients confidently and reassure them of your capabilities.
• Liaise with clerical staff regarding special needs for outpatients.
• Liaise with Specimen Reception for timely specimen delivery.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure correct forms/tests are ordered.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient care

Time management

Education

Phlebotomy certificate

Job description

Phlebotomist Part-Time (18.5 hours per week) | Permanent We currently are recruiting for a Part Time Permanent Phlebotomist.

The Purpose of This Role:

The fundamental philosophy guiding this position will be to promote and preserve the Bon Secours mission, values (Human Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship & Service) and ethos by effective delivery of mission objectives in your capacity as a phlebotomist

Candidate Criteria:

• Education Hold the certificate in Phlebotomy from DCU/National Ambulance Training School or equivalent phlebotomy qualification.
• Be registered in the general division of the live register maintained by An Bord Altranais

Key Responsibilities:

• Collection of blood samples and performing venepuncture on hospital wards and outpatients in accordance with approved standard operating procedures.
• To familiarise oneself with all standard operating procedures for accreditation purposes, sign training records and implement standard operating procedures where required.
• To adhere to the standard operating procedures for the Phlebotomy department and to perform all duties as stated on allocated areas.
• Be a conscientious timekeeper, the final outcome of this will be early blood results.
• Always approach patients in a confident manner and reassure them of your capabilities.
• Never keep out patients waiting
• To liaise with clerical staff regarding special needs for out patients.
• To liaise with Specimen Reception at all times e.g. prompt delivery of timed specimens, urgent blood specimens.
• To liaise with all nursing staff regarding. o Patient’s Needs o Ensuring correct forms are filled out properly o Correct tests are ordered o All patients have arm bands
• To familiarise oneself with Hospital Policies on different issues
• To perform tasks and duties in a manner that ensures compliance with relevant regulations so that the requirements of International standard ISO 15189 (current version), JCI ACCREDITATION STANDARDS for hospitals and relevant Medical Devices Directives 93/42/EC and 98/79/EC are met.

Experience

Phlebotomist experience or R.G.N Registration Minimum 1 year within Phlebotomy

Panel:

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled.

Informal Inquiries:

please contact Lisa Hogan (Laboratory Manager) [e-mail]

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare. Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork. Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.