About this role
Phlebotomist, Manager’s Office Laboratory
Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital
Location: Main Aga khan, Pakistan
Introduction:
The Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Laboratories are the first to be accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), which is considered as a gold standard in laboratory testing in the world. We are one of the largest lab networks in the world that is CAP accredited, and with our team of highly qualified faculty, phlebotomists and technologists, we ensure to deliver fast and accurate results for routine and specialized testing, that are accepted by the doctors nationwide and globally. Our laboratory network is present in more than 290 locations spread over 125 cities in Pakistan and our value-added services include mobile app service, stat reports, SMS alert, home lab sample collection (blood, urine, stool and other samples are collected from home), e-reports, real-time critical result reporting, multi-column reports and much more.
As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.
Responsibilities:
- verify each patient’s identification and check lab tests requisition slips and patient’s status through verbal questioning to ensure that the test requirements for collection of correct samples are fulfilled
- perform accurate and gentle vein puncture procedures to collect blood and inject the same into the specific containers according to the test requirements to provide quality services
- label each patient’s sample container before collection of specimen according to the laboratory protocols to avoid mix-up of specimens
- follow safety precautions at all times, including disposing off sharp objects in sharp container and maintain clean work area
- explain phlebotomy procedures to patients for special and routine lab tests according to the lab testing requirements and protocols to ensure collection of correct sample using the right method.
Requirements:
You should have:
- Matriculation, preferably Intermediate
- At least one year of relevant experience, particularly of venipuncture on adult and paediatric patients
- ability to effectively communicate verbally as well as in written
- good command on phlebotomy procedures and adequate knowledge of various collection containers
- good interpersonal skills
- willingness to work in shift duties.
Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted
Other facts
About Aga Khan University
The Aga Khan University Hospital, Pakistan is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services under one roof. In addition to the quaternary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of four off-campus hospitals, 19 Medical Centres, 300+ Clinical Laboratories, and 35 Pharmacies in 130+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital offers Zakat, Sadqah, and Welfare support for those patients who are eligible and are in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.
What you'll do
- The phlebotomist is responsible for verifying patient identification, performing blood collection procedures, and ensuring proper labeling of samples. They must also explain procedures to patients and maintain safety protocols.
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