Phlebotomist - Bloemfontein

Medi Clinic; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered/Enrolled Nurse or a Phlebotomy Technician to join their team at Mediclinic Bloemfontein. This role involves blood collection, patient counselling, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of relevant experience and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse qualification or Phlebotomy Technology certification required.
• 1-2 years' experience post-qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draw procedures and explain the process to patients.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a sterile work area.
• Perform administrative tasks for accurate patient information processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient assessment skills

Patient counselling skills

Risk identification

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols

Health and Safety principles

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse

Certification in Phlebotomy Technology

Job description

Mediclinic Bloemfontein| Bloemfontein | South Africa

Closing date: 12/06/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lerato Khati
Reference number: 60989
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

This position will be based at Bloemfontein Mediclinic, please direct all your enquiries to [e-mail]

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 Certification in Phlebotomy Technology

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM 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