Job Details

📌 Job Title: Phlebotomist
🏥 Company: Mediclinic Southern Africa
📍 Location: Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa
🏨 Workplace Type: On-site
🕒 Employment Type: Permanent
🏥 Facility: Mediclinic Worcester
📅 Closing Date: 17 May 2026
🆔 Reference Number: 69965

Company Overview

Mediclinic Southern Africa is a leading private healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and patient-centred medical services. With a strong presence across South Africa, the organisation is known for its clinical excellence, modern healthcare facilities, and commitment to continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

The company promotes a collaborative and professional healthcare environment where staff are supported to grow and deliver excellent patient care.

Job Overview

Mediclinic Worcester is seeking a Phlebotomist to join its healthcare team. The role focuses on collecting blood and other specimens from patients for diagnostic testing in accordance with clinical standards and safety regulations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate sample collection, patient comfort, and adherence to infection control procedures. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented healthcare professional who is passionate about patient care and clinical accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex blood and specimen collection procedures
• Ensure all procedures comply with clinical standards and safety regulations
• Provide pre- and post-test counselling to patients and families
• Explain blood draw procedures and address patient concerns
• Identify and report risks to ensure patient safety
• Maintain strict infection prevention and control (IPC) standards
• Ensure a clean, sterile, and safe working environment
• Accurately record and process patient information and test data
• Manage and record all stock and consumables used
• Support administrative duties related to specimen collection and processing
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams within the unit
• Maintain high standards of patient care and professionalism

Qualifications

Education

• Registered Nurse OR Enrolled Nurse qualification OR
• Certificate in Phlebotomy Techniques

Experience

• 1–2 years’ experience after qualification in nursing or phlebotomy

Skills

• Strong phlebotomy and specimen collection skills
• Knowledge of clinical policies and regulatory requirements
• Patient assessment and communication skills
• Ability to provide patient counselling and reassurance
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control (IPC)
• Risk identification and patient safety awareness
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team

CV Tips

• Clearly highlight your phlebotomy or nursing qualification
• Include hands-on experience in blood collection or clinical sampling
• Emphasise patient communication and counselling experience
• List infection control and safety training (IPC, BLS, etc.)
• Showcase accuracy and attention to detail in clinical work
• Keep your CV simple, structured, and healthcare-focused
• Mention experience working in hospitals or laboratories
• Highlight teamwork in multidisciplinary medical environments

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Opportunity to work in a leading private healthcare organisation
• Exposure to clinical diagnostic and laboratory processes
• Stable permanent employment in a hospital environment
• Supportive and professional healthcare team culture
• Career growth within the Mediclinic network
• Strong focus on patient safety and quality care standards
• Training and development opportunities in clinical practice
• Inclusive and respectful working environment

Company Policy

Mediclinic Southern Africa is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness, diversity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and experience in line with the Employment Equity Plan.

The organisation maintains strict standards for patient safety, clinical accuracy, and professional conduct. Employees are expected to adhere to all healthcare regulations, infection control protocols, and ethical guidelines.

Preference may be given to internal candidates and individuals who contribute to workforce diversity objectives.