Phlebotomy Officer X2 (Sessional Contract) at National Health Laboratory Services

Minimum Requirements and Key Competency

• Matric (NQF 4)
• Certificate in Nursing (3 years)/ SMLTSA Certificate Counselling and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses 
• Registration with SANC as a nurse/ Registered with the HPCSA as a Phlebotomy Technician
• 0 years’ experience 
• Knowledge of HIV and TB management
• Demonstrate full knowledge of the pre-collection limitations applicable to the required specimen and testing process 
• Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose and safe use of all equipment used in the collection of al specimen type and specialised testing procedures within the scope of practice 
• Demonstrate knowledge of factors which may affect the quality of the specimen arising either pre-post or during specimen collection and apply appropriate actions to avoid their occurrence 
• Knowledge of research project and laboratory tests 
• Knowledge of various test regimes
• Knowledge of specimen safety precautions 
• Understanding and applying correct procedures, Working in hazardous environment and being safety conscious 
• Sound knowledge of all required phlebotomy related nursing procedures and relevant disease process/laboratory tests
• Computer literate 
• Project management skills 
• Data capturing and analysis skills
• Interpersonal and Counselling skills 
• Written and verbal communication skills 
• Time management and initiative 
• Good communication 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality