Phlebotomist

**Job Advert Summary**:
MHR is seeking experienced **Phlebotomists**to work at a private hospital in **Cape Town Northern Suburbs (Western Cape)**. This is an opportunity to work **part-time shifts**, with a commencement date **beginning/mid-October 2025**.

Complimentary indemnity insurance cover is offered.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Please be aware that this position is for part-time fixed shifts, and as such, you cannot be permanently employed. You must also reside in **Cape Town Northern Suburbs or the** surrounding areas.**:

- Professional Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or Phlebotomy Technician with a certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques
- Registered with SANC or with HPCSA as a Medical Technician in the category of Phlebotomy
- At least 1-2 years of work experience as a Phlebotomist.
- Sound knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and processes, relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
- **Experience in drawing blood from paediatric patients**:

- **Arterial blood gases draw experience**:

- Basic life support trained
- Patient assessment and counselling skills
- Risk identification skills
- Sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) protocols
- Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional bedside manner
- Well-presented and professional communication skills
- Administrative skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- **Job Summary**: 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 hospital emergency centre's multi-disciplinary team