Phlebotomist

Mhr; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Stellenbosch is seeking experienced Phlebotomists for part-time shifts. Responsibilities include drawing blood and conducting counselling. Candidates must be certified and have 1-2 years of experience. Competitive indemnity insurance cover will be provided.

Benefits

Supplemental indemnity insurance cover

Qualifications

• Enrolled Nurse or Phlebotomy Technician.
• At least 1-2 years of work experience as a Phlebotomist.
• Basic life support trained.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and specimens from patients.
• Conduct pre- and post-test counselling.
• Perform administrative tasks to process patient information.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient assessment and counselling

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Education

Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Registered with SANC or HPCSA

Job description

Introduction

MHR is seeking experienced Phlebotomists to work at a private hospital in Stellenbosch (Western Cape).

This is an opportunity to work part‑time shifts. Supplemental indemnity insurance cover is offered.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Summary: To draw blood, or other samples/specimens, from patients for various testing purposes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. 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 hospital emergency centre's multi‑disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Position is part‑time, and you cannot be permanently employed.
• You must reside in Stellenbosch (Western Cape) or surrounding areas.
• Enrolled Nurse or Phlebotomy Technician with a certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques.
• Registered with SANC or with HPCSA as a Medical Technician in the category of Phlebotomy.
• At least 1‑2 years of work experience as a Phlebotomist.
• Recommended to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B; successful applicants required to receive Hep B vaccination.
• Sound knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and processes, relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in drawing blood from paediatric patients.
• Arterial blood gases draw experience.
• Basic life support trained.
• Patient assessment and counselling skills.
• Risk identification skills.
• Sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols.
• Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional bedside manner.
• Well‑presented and professional communication skills.
• Administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).

Interested?