Overview
Avenue Healthcare is one of the leading private healthcare groups
in East Africa running 3 Hospitals, and 13 clinics across Kenya, and a Homecare
business. With over 25 years in the healthcare industry, Avenue Healthcare runs
300 hospital beds with over 1,000 staff members, and more than 400 specialists
and serves over 400,000 patients annually, offeringprimary, secondary, and
tertiary.
|
Position |
: |
Phlebotomist |
|
Department |
: |
Laboratory |
|
Reports to |
: |
Laboratory
Superintendent |
|
Location |
: |
Thika |
|
No. of Posts |
: |
1 |
|
Application Deadline |
: |
2023-02-28 |
Job Objective/Purpose
Provide high quality
laboratory diagnostic services in the hospital, as defined by Avenue
Healthcare’s policies, protocols, procedures and standards
Key Responsibilities
- Confirm
and identify patients correctly and label the collection containers with
correct and pertinent patient information, in accordance with Avenue Group
policies and procedures.
- Maintains
a clean and presentable collection point / phlebotomy area, ensuring that
all sample collection instruments and environments are sterile.
- Collect
and handle samples carefully, following infection control Standards and
lab procedures, including drawing urgent samples immediately for
processing, all in accordance with Avenue Group policies and procedures.
- Conduct
phlebotomy procedures on blood donors in accordance with Avenue Group
policies and procedures.
- Maintain
and enforce infection control standards per the hospital manual and
observe proper disposal of medical waste
- Ensure
patients safety following the 6 International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs).
- Ensure
the unit is financially viable and demonstrate growth by managing costs
and ensuring proper pre -authorization and documentation is done.
- Observe
and practice high quality of service through effective communication,
prompt feedback and escalation of any unresolved issues to the Laboratory
Superintendent.
- Ensure
that Avenue Healthcare corporate governance policies are adhered to,
including preventing, detecting, and reporting any fraud or criminal
activities, and Implementing audit recommendations.
- Ensure
adequate knowledge of and compliance to all Avenue Healthcare policies,
procedures, and systems, especially policies pertaining to the provision
of medical services
- Any
other duty as assigned by the supervisor.
Personal Specifications
- Certificate
in Phlebotomy
- At
least 2 years’ experience working in a busy environment.
- Customer
focus and results oriented
- Strong
interpersonal, communication skills .
- Strong
team playing abilities
- Highly
responsive, ethical and responsible
How to Apply
Application documents (CV
and Certificates) must be emailed to vacancies@avenuehealthcare.com with the job
position you are applying for as the
subject of the email by 28th February 2023
Looking for a job? Download the Kenyan Jobs app from Google Playstore and get the latest jobs and vacancies available in Kenya, go HERE>>>
