Phlebotomist Permanent

Workplace Type:On-site

Permanent

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

To draw blood, or other samples/specimens, from patients for various testing purposes in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

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

Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

At least 1 - 2 years’ experience after nursing/phlebotomy qualification

Relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, clinical policies and procedures

Patient counselling skills

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols

Health and Safety principles

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.

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