Laboratory Nurse

Hunters International; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private hospital in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Laboratory Nurse. Responsibilities include assessing and caring for blood donors and patients, performing phlebotomy, and ensuring safety during donation procedures. Candidates should have a nursing diploma and 3-4 years of experience. An opportunity for performance bonuses and career growth is provided.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Performance bonus and incentive

Qualifications

• State Registered Nurse preferably with 3 to 4 years of working experience.
• Relevant Post Basic qualification will be an advantage.
• Computer Literate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of donors in the Blood donation center.
• Participate in the phlebotomy and care for donors.
• Ensure safety of all blood donors during and after donation session.

Skills

Communication in Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal Care

Nursing Care Coordination

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Job description

Our Client is an internationally accredited, multi-disciplinary and tertiary care private hospital located in the Klang Valley Region. It was recognised in 2021 for its excellence as “imperatives” in the digital health industry. As part of their growth plans, they are seeking to hire registered, dedicated, and experienced Laboratory Nurse to be part of their team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment of donors in the Blood donation center and patients that are referred from ward/OPC clinics
• Responsible for performing nursing care and coordination of the Blood & Bone Marrow Unit of the Laboratory
• Participate in the phlebotomy and care for donors.
• Participate in phlebotomy services for patients at the satellite laboratories.

Patient Care Services

• Perform patient assessment for intervention procedures (pre, during and post procedure).
• Perform venesection on patient when requested by the physician.
• Perform patient assessment if and when emergency arises.
• Perform collection of Stem Cells and plasmapheresis procedure.
• Answer relevant questions asked by the donor or when required, refer donor to appropriate healthcare professional for advice.
• Handle all blood donations for volunteers and autologous donations in the unit.
• Interview and assess donor eligibility for all types of donation.
• Ensure safety of all blood donors during and after donation session.
• Maintain cleanliness of the Donation center and ensure proper aseptic conditions are met and maintained for the area and equipment used.
• Ensure readiness of emergency response equipment.
• Perform data entry for the registration of blood donors in HMS.
• Prepare time-off letters to donors upon request.
• Arrange appointments of donors who need counselling by doctors.
• Ensure all the forms are properly filled and keep all records updated.
• Call donor for resampling when positive results for infectious diseases are encountered. Prepare notification letter when the result is finalized.
• Prepare all necessary items and participate in mobile donation sessions.
• Set up and perform plateletpheresis procedure.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing.
• State Registered Nurse preferably with 3 to 4 years of working experience
• Relevant Post Basic qualification will be an advantage
• Able to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia & English (written & spoken)
• Computer Literate
• Good Interpersonal Care and communication skills

Remunerations & Benefits

• Min Basic Salary RM3,000
• Those with direct industry experience with higher salary bracket will be considered
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Performance bonus and incentive

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