Overview
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 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
Required Education
* Registered/Enrolled Nurse, or Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques
Required 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)
Additional Job Details
* Number of positions: 1
* Recruiter name: Lerato Khati
* Reference number: 63647
* Workplace Type: On-site
* Permanent
* Closing date: 19/09/2025
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.
Notes
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.
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