Phlebotomist (3 Months Contract) at Wits Health Consortium

Key performance areas

• Ensure that all collection instruments and environments are sterile and safe for use.
• Draw blood using correct instruments and containers.
• Observe the physical condition of patients during blood/ specimen taking and apply sound nursing practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients.
• Ensure that correct name, date of birth and sex of patient, time of specimen collection is completed on the sample requisition form.
• Label specimens (where relevant).
• Keep records of specimens collected and ensure that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
• Prepare study patients’ kits a week in advance in accordance to the protocol schedule.
• Order and maintain consumable stock/check expiry dates.
• Monitor room temperature to ensure that kits and test reagents are kept within the acceptable temperature ranges.
• Ensure shipment of specimens is in correct temperature and timeously.
• Assist when possible with other nursing related duties within the clinic.
• Prepare the tubes in correct order to prevent contamination.
• Maintain hand washing techniques before and after each patient.
• Maintain universal precautions- wear protective clothing & no re-sheathing of needles.
• Adhering to medical waste disposal.
• Active participation and attendance in meetings.
• Required minimum education and training
• Nursing Diploma/ Phlebotomy Technician
• Professional body registration
• Registered with HPCSA as a Phlebotomy Technician
• Registration with SANC as a Nurse

Required minimum work experience

• 1 years relevant experience as a Nurse in Phlebotomy.
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and safe use of all equipment used in the collection of all specimens.
• Must be able to travel to facilities where blood collection is required.
• Individual must have attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Venepuncture skills on adults
• Ability to work independently, dependently and interdependently.
• Accountability is of major importance.
• Maintenance of confidentiality will be required.
• Daily interaction with internal colleagues and external participants (patients) is required.
• Must be customer service orientated.

Closing date: 07 July 2026