Phlebotomy Specialist: On-site Patient Care & Specimens

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 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.