Lancet Laboratories Jobs – Registered Nurse

Job Description:

Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes

Job Responsibilities:

• Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
• Ensures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Assists pathologists with special procedures (e.g. bone marrows, fine needle aspirates, sweat tests, pap smears, etc.) when required and in compliance with relevant working instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking and applies sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients/ clients.
• Implements sound housekeeping procedures and work effectively with others as a member of a team to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with relevant legislation and all safety protocols. This includes the on-going maintenance of quality control standards, adherence to infection control measures and participation (as per delegated responsibilities) in the preparation process for internal and external quality control audits.
• Draws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results. This may include the use of Point of Care (POC) biomedical instrumentation systems and rapid testing kits for pathology.
• Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other hospital staff.
• Monitors stock levels of all collection materials, including venesection “bleeding” bags, and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work in a pressured environment
• Adherence to company dress code
• Attention To Detail
• Administrative skills
• Ability to cope with nervous / distressed patients
• Communication

Qualification & Experience:

• Relevant Certificate
• SANC Registration
• Laboratory information systems
• 0-1 Yrs Relevant Working Experience
• Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields

Job Details:

Company: Lancet Laboratories

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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