Phlebotomist

Mediclinic Group; Brits; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution located in Brits, South Africa is seeking a Phlebotomist. The role involves drawing blood and other samples, conducting patient counselling, and ensuring safety protocols. Candidates should possess a nursing qualification or certificate in phlebotomy and have 1-2 years of related experience. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team and offers opportunities for professional empowerment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in nursing or phlebotomy.
• Basic life support trained.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draw procedures in line with professional standards.
• Conduct counselling for patients regarding procedures.
• Ensure patient safety by following health protocols.
• Maintain accurate recording of clinical information.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient assessment skills

Patient counselling skills

Risk identification

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols

Health and Safety principles

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered / Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Job description

Mediclinic Brits Brits South Africa

Closing date: 03 / 11 / 2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Lerato Khati

Reference number: 64662

Workplace Type: On Site

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To draw blood or other samples / specimens from patients for various testing purposes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Perform a variety of routine and complex blood and specimen collecting procedures in line with professional standards and regulatory requirements to ensure safe patient care
• Conduct pre-and post-test counselling to patients and family members to explain blood draw procedures and answer any questions about the process
• Identify prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety and follow all health and safety protocols and procedures to maintain a sterile work area
• Perform administrative tasks to ensure correct and accurate recording and processing of patient and clinical information
• Ensure that all utilised stock is accurately recorded and charged
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the EC Unit

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

• Registered / Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 - 2 years experience after nursing / phlebotomy qualification

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Phlebotomy procedures
• Relevant statutory and regulatory requirements clinical policies and procedures
• Patient assessment skills
• Patient counselling skills
• Risk identification
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols
• Health and Safety principles
• Patient experience principles and related best practice
• Basic life support trained
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Load & Unload,Data Entry,Customer Service,Computer Skills,FDA Regulations,Mobile Devices,Phlebotomy,Medical Terminology,Employment & Labor Law,Patient Service Experience,Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1