Phlebotomist - Emergency Centre

Mediclinic International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Cape Gate in Brackenfell, Cape Town is seeking a Nurse/Phlebotomist to draw blood and specimens for testing in line with professional standards. You will counsel patients, explain procedures, and maintain a sterile work area while managing patient information and stock records.

The role requires 1–2 years of nursing or phlebotomy experience and appropriate qualifications. It offers an on-site permanent position within a multi-disciplinary EC Unit team.

Qualifications

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse or Phlebotomy qualification.
• 1–2 years’ nursing/phlebotomy experience after qualification.
• Understanding of IPC and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and specimens following standards and regulations.
• Counsel patients before and after testing and explain procedures.
• Identify and report risks to ensure patient safety and safety practices.
• Record and process patient and clinical information accurately.
• Record and charge for used stock and supplies.
• Collaborate with the EC Unit team to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

IPC protocols

Patient counselling

Safety regulations

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Nursing skills

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse

Phlebotomy certificate

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Mediclinic Cape Gate| Brackenfell, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 23/09/2026
Number of positions: 1
Reference number: 73416
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

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.