Senior / Phlebotomist Assistant, OBS.

National University Hospital; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Queenstown is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist to provide venepuncture services for blood specimen collection. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience, excellent communication skills, and is certified by recognized institutions. Join our team to enhance patient care and work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomist certified by recognised institutions.
• At least 2 years’ experience in performing venepuncture.
• Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture for blood collection for laboratory investigations.
• Sort and record all blood specimens collected and dispatched.
• Gathers feedback from Clinicians, Staff, and Patients on workflow improvement.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Higher NITEC or diploma

Job description

Overview

To provide assistance to the Medical Staff by providing venepuncture service for the collection of blood specimens for Laboratory investigations for the patients in NUH.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

1. Performs venepuncture for the collection of blood specimens for dispatch to the laboratory.
2. Sorts and records all blood specimens collected, and dispatched to the Laboratory.
3. Practice Universal Precautions throughout the procedure.
4. Gathers feedback from Clinicians, Staff and Patients on matters concerning workflow improvement.
5. Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor and Manager.
6. Comply with DLM Workplace Etiquette in line with NUHS Core Values.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities (20%)

1. Assists in improving, identifying and implement changes in the work processes of the Phlebotomy Service.
2. Orientate and guide new Phlebotomy staff.
3. Continuously upgrading of skills and techniques.

Requirements

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

Higher NITEC or diploma

Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences and Professional Licences)

• Phlebotomist certified by recognised institutions
• At least 2 years’ experience in performing venepuncture
• Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills