Phlebotomist & Medical Screening Technician

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites applications for a Phlebotomist at our Cape Town CBD store. The role involves safe blood collection and basic health screening in a private primary healthcare clinic, supporting physicians and nursing staff with accurate specimen handling and patient care.

The successful candidate will have a relevant Diploma in Phlebotomy, 2–5 years’ experience in private clinics, EMR experience, and a strong commitment to infection control and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a Certificate or Diploma in Phlebotomy or related health care field.
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in a health care setting, preferably in private clinics or primary healthcare.
• Experience with EMR systems and basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Civil and infection control knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection following established protocols.
• Label, handle, store, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis accurately.
• Ensure proper documentation and tracking of collected specimens.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety during all procedures.
• Conduct basic screening procedures (BP, blood glucose, BMI, total cholesterol, HB, pregnancy testing).
• Record and report screening results accurately in patient records.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards and use PPE.
• Dispose of sharps and biohazard waste according to policy.

Skills

Basic health screening procedures

Infection control

Patient safety

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Certificate or Diploma in Phlebotomy

First aid / BLS certification

Experience with EMR systems

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies invites applications for a Phlebotomist at our Cape Town CBD store. The role involves safe blood collection and basic health screening in a private primary healthcare clinic, supporting physicians and nursing staff with accurate specimen handling and patient care.

The successful candidate will have a relevant Diploma in Phlebotomy, 2–5 years’ experience in private clinics, EMR experience, and a strong commitment to infection control and quality standards.