Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Mpumalanga is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood and specimen collection and ensure patient safety through compliance with health protocols. Candidates should be trained in phlebotomy and possess 1-2 years of relevant experience. This permanent, on-site role offers competitive employment within a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years’ experience after nursing/phlebotomy qualification.
• Basic life support trained.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood and specimen collecting procedures.
• Conduct pre-and post-test counselling to patients.
• Maintain sterile work area and follow health protocols.
• Perform administrative tasks for patient information.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient assessment skills

Patient counselling skills

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse, or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Job description

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Phlebotomist

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 utilized 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

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse, or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Required 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 direct all your enquiries to [e-mail]

Closing date: 09/10/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Lerato Khati

Reference number: 63819

Workplace Type: On Site

Job Type: Laboratory

Employment Type: Permanent