Phlebotomy Technician: Safe Blood Draws & Patient Care

Mediclinic; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider located in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled professional to perform blood collection and specimen procedures. The role involves patient counselling and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should be Registered/Enrolled Nurses or possess a Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques, with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong assessment and counselling skills and are committed to maintaining patient safety in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered/Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques is required.
• 1 - 2 years' experience after nursing/phlebotomy qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood or other samples from patients for testing purposes.
• Conduct pre-and post-test counselling for patients and family members.
• Identify, prevent, and report risks to ensure patient safety.
• Perform administrative tasks for accurate patient information processing.
• Record and charge all utilised stock correctly.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in the EC Unit.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient assessment skills

Patient counselling skills

Risk identification

Infection Prevention and Control protocols

Health and Safety principles

Patient experience principles

Basic life support training

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Registered/Enrolled Nurse or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Job description

A healthcare services provider located in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled professional to perform blood collection and specimen procedures. The role involves patient counselling and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should be Registered/Enrolled Nurses or possess a Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques, with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong assessment and counselling skills and are committed to maintaining patient safety in a collaborative environment.