Phlebotomist

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Stellenbosch is seeking a phlebotomy nurse to draw blood and specimens in a busy clinical unit. You will perform routine and complex collection procedures, ensure patient comfort, and adhere to professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements include registered/enrolled nurse or phlebotomy certificate, 1–2 years post-qualification experience, IPC and safety training, patient counselling and record-keeping, and proficient computer skills.

Qualifications

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse or Phlebotomy qualification.
• Phlebotomy procedures and related safety.
• Basic patient assessment and counselling.

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

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Statutory & regulatory knowledge

Patient assessment

Patient counselling

Risk identification

IPC protocols

Health & safety

Patient experience

Basic life support

MS Office

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse

Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Job description

Mediclinic Stellenbosch | Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 20/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nadine Lizelle Hearne
Reference number: 75142
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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

• 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.