Phlebotomist Assistant_Acute Medical Unit

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Phlebotomist to assist healthcare staff, perform venepuncture, and support patient care in the Acute Medical Unit. Candidates should possess a Higher NITEC or Diploma in Nursing, phlebotomist certification, and at least 2 years of experience in venepuncture. This role requires excellent customer service and communication skills along with an ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Minimally 2 years’ experience in performing venepuncture.
• Able to work in an acute medical in-patient ward setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture for blood specimen collection.
• Update electronic medical record for collected blood specimens.
• Perform blood sugar checks using a POCT machine.
• Assist nurse in administering oxygen to patients.
• Assist patients in performing lower limb exercises.
• Perform inventory management in the ward.
• Assist in improving Phlebotomy work processes.
• Guide new Phlebotomy staff.

Skills

Venepuncture

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

Higher NITEC or Diploma in Nursing

Phlebotomist certification

Job description

Provide assistance to the healthcare staffs by providing venepuncture service and rendering basic care for patients in Acute Medical Unit

Job Responsibilities

• Perform venepuncture for the collection of blood specimen for dispatch to the laboratory
• Update in electronic medical record for blood specimen that has been collected and dispatched to the laboratory
• Perform blood sugar check using a POCT machine
• Practice universal precautions when performing any procedure
• Assist nurse in administering oxygen for patient
• Assist patient in performing lower limb exercises
• Perform inventory management in the ward
• Assist healthcare staff in re-positioning of patient in bed
• Assist in improving, identifying and implement changes in the work processes of the Phlebotomy service
• Orientate and guide new Phlebotomy staff
• Perform any other duties assigned by the nursing supervisors

Job Requirements

• Higher NITEC or Diploma in Nursing
• Phlebotomist certification by recognized institutions.
• Minimally 2 years’ experience in performing venepuncture.
• Customer service oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to work in an acute medical in-patient ward setting.