Mediclinic is a diversified international private hospital group that was established in South Africa in 1983. The group provides specialist-oriented, multi-disciplinary healthcare services and has operations in Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), Switzerland, and the Middle East.

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)