Phlebotomist

Medi Clinic; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform blood draws and specimen collection. The ideal candidate will have a Certificate as a Phlebotomy Technician, at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, and strong patient assessment and counselling skills. This role focuses on ensuring safe patient care while maintaining accurate administrative records. Join a collaborative multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience post qualification.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and specimens from patients for testing.
• Conduct pre-and post-test counselling.
• Identify and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Perform administrative tasks for accurate recording.
• Build collaborative relationships in the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient assessment skills

Patient counselling skills

Risk identification

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols

Health and Safety principles

Patient experience principles

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Certificate as a Phlebotomy Technician

Job description

Mediclinic Medforum, Mediclinic Muelmed| Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 04/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lerato Khati
Reference number: 62508
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

• Certificate as a Phlebotomy Technician

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years’ experience post 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