Phlebotomist

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Specific Responsibilities Clinical Skills Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training. Venepuncture. Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory. Measuring and recording: o blood pressure o pulse rate and rhythm o temperature o height and weight o body mass index ECGs. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Ensure GPs rooms and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence. Act as a chaperone, when requested. Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems and read codes. Assist within Ophthalmology clinics on a Wednesday/Saturday rota basis, this involves assisting with invasive procedures into eyes. Late shifts on a rota basis