Enrolled Nurse

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes
- SANC Registration
- Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology

Laboratory information systems
Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields

DUTIES

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.
- 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.
- Ensures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating procedures.
- Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
- Ensures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures
- Receiving cash from patients and ensuring handover of cash to the lab in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Must have own transport