Phlebotomist

Medi Clinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pietermaritzburg seeks a skilled phlebotomist to draw blood and conduct tests. The role includes patient consultation, adherence to safety protocols, and collaborative teamwork. Candidates should have a nursing qualification or phlebotomy certificate and 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years' experience after nursing/phlebotomy qualification.
• Registered/Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood or samples from patients for testing purposes.
• Perform complex blood and specimen collecting procedures.
• Conduct pre- and post-test counselling to patients.
• Ensure accurate recording and processing of patient information.
• Maintain a sterile work area following health and safety protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient assessment skills

Patient counselling skills

Risk identification

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols

Health and Safety principles

Basic life support trained

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg | Pietermaritzburg | South Africa

Closing date: 09/10/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Fiona Simone Anderson
Reference number: 63819
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 the job

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

Key responsibilities

• 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

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