Job at hospital

klaudia09

Hi All, This is my very first thread on here. Anyway, I haven't worked in a while. I have job interview at a hospital for a Phlebotomist which is drawing blood from patients.

I have pretty much a tattoo sleeve on one of my arms. I would just like to know if anyone has any knowledge will I be allowed to wear a long sleeve shirt for this position? Has I would just feel more comfortable if my tattoos are hidden from patients. I understand some roles wearing long sleeves can risk spread infection however,Phlebotomist is not a front-line client care role. 

Your thoughts plz Klaudia

unforeseen

First thing to do is find the hospital policy. I would think phlebotomist is classed as front line as you are performing a medical procedure on a patient. Also you will be going onto wards. 

Andy_L

You will be required to be "bare below the elbow"

gwynlas

Any uniform issued will be short sleeved. There might be an issue with your tattoo if it could be deemed offensive in which case you should have remedial ink work completed. 

Grumpy_chap

klaudia09 said:

Hi All, This is my very first thread on here. Anyway, I haven't worked in a while. I have job interview at a hospital for a Phlebotomist which is drawing blood from patients.

I have pretty much a tattoo sleeve on one of my arms. I would just like to know if anyone has any knowledge will I be allowed to wear a long sleeve shirt for this position? Has I would just feel more comfortable if my tattoos are hidden from patients. I understand some roles wearing long sleeves can risk spread infection however,Phlebotomist is not a front-line client care role. 

Your thoughts plz Klaudia

I would assess a Phlebotomist as a front-line care role and assume that the standard "bare below the elbow" practice would apply.
What was advised as the practice in this regard when training?

Penguin_

Could you wear a short sleeved shirt to the interview?