Phlebotomist

Mediclinic International; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in George is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood draw procedures and ensure patient safety. Responsibilities include conducting counselling before and after tests, recording patient information accurately, and maintaining a sterile environment. The ideal candidate should have a Registered/Enrolled Nurse qualification or a Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques, along with 1-2 years of relevant experience. This position offers a full-time role with an on-site workplace type.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience after nursing or phlebotomy qualification.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and specimens to ensure safe patient care.
• Conduct pre-and post-test counselling.
• Identify, prevent, and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Perform administrative tasks for accurate patient information.

Skills

Patient counselling skills

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

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Mediclinic Gariep| George | South Africa

Closing date: 17/12/2025
Number of positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please direct all your enquiries to [e-mail]

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

• Relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, clinical policies and procedures
• Patient counselling skills
• 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

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