Mediclinic Constantiaberg | Cape Town | South Africa 

Closing date: 31/10/2024  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Lerato Khati  
Reference number: 55220  
 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

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 RESPONSIBILITY AREAS 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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

Registered/Enrolled Nurse, or

Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM 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)

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.

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