Phlebotomist

Mediclinic International; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Muelmed in Pretoria is seeking a Nurse/Phlebotomist to draw blood and collect specimens. The role requires current nursing registration or phlebotomy certification, with 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience. You will work on-site in the EC Unit, perform counselling, and maintain accurate records.

The ideal candidate follows regulatory standards, applies infection control, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques.
• 1-2 years’ experience after nursing/phlebotomy qualification.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control and health-and-safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex blood and specimen collection per standards.
• Provide pre- and post-test counselling to patients and families.
• Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Record and process patient and clinical information accurately.
• Ensure stock is recorded and charged correctly.
• Collaborate within the EC Unit multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Patient counselling

IPC protocols

Health & Safety

BLS

Computer literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse

Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mediclinic Muelmed| Arcadia, Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 12/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
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

• 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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