Phlebotomist (Kingston, Jamaica) - University Hospital of the West Indies

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Phlebotomist (HTAC/HT 1) at the University Hospital of the West Indies. 

Summary of Duties:

Under the general direction of the Senior Medical Technologist, the Phlebotomist is responsible for:

• Identifying blood group using the slide method
• Performing weight checks
• Recording medical and personal data and enter information on donor cards
• Entering rejected donors - enter information in reject book
• Labeling donor bags for blood with information
• Entering information in donor record s=books
• Preparing and doing phlebotomy on donors, and collecting one (1) pint of blood plus samples for processing
• Removing and discarding needles properly
• Stripping and sealing tubes on donor bags with blood
• Sending same to blood bank for processing
• Providing first aid for donors who have adverse reaction
• Providing information to prospective donors about blood donation
• Teaching medical students one (1) hour on Mondays about blood donation procedures
• Assisting doctors in setting up IV lines on donor when needed

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

High School Diploma

Completion of an accredited Phlebotomy training course

Experience in the use of the standard computer applications

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than September 27, 2024 to: hrd@uhwi.gov.jm 

Or

Senior Director,

Human Resource Management & Development,

University Hospital of the West Indies,

Mona, Kingston 7.

It should be noted that only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.