Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa seeks a qualified professional to draw blood and manage samples for testing. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years of experience in phlebotomy, ensuring patient safety and compliance with professional standards. The role requires strong patient assessment and counselling skills, as well as the ability to perform administrative tasks accurately. This is a full-time position based on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years experience after nursing/phlebotomy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood or other samples for testing.
• Perform various blood and specimen collecting procedures.
• Conduct pre-and post-test counselling for patients.
• Ensure accurate recording and processing of patient info.
• Maintain a sterile work area.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient assessment skills

Patient counselling skills

Basic life support trained

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Risk identification

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols

Health and Safety principles

Patient experience principles and related best practice

Laboratory Experience

Education

Registered / Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Job description

Mediclinic Gariep Kimberley South Africa

Closing date : 18 / 09 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Lerato Khati

Reference number : 63407

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

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 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