Phlebotomy Technician – Heidenberg Hospital at National Health Laboratory Services

Key Job Responsibility 

• To support point of care services through sample collection, sample analysis and device maintenance Collect specimen samples as required using safety procedures
• Observe the physical condition of patients during specimen collection and applies sound phlebotomy practices to ensure the safety and comfort of patients Provides pre-and post-test counselling to parents/guardians and children of various ages according to current South African legislation guidelines Performs point of care tests as required(including specimen centrifugation) Keeps records of specimen collected, ensures that all patients detail and clinical information is accurately recorded Run external quality assessment (EQA) samples and escalate unresolved issues
• Provides Theorical and practical training of other health care workers to render this service and participates in teaching and training activities within laboratories and point of care operational to promote best practice Conduct and document IQC checks, prepare performance report, troubleshooting IQC failures, applies corrective action and escalate unresolved issues Logs instrument breakdown calls with suppliers, monitors progress of service requests and ensure timely resolution
• Reviews standard operating procedures as new information becomes available and contributes to the continuous improvement of integrated patient care service Provides general nursing services as required, from time to time (e.g. emergency first aid, assisting with immunization and administration of glucose tolerance tests) Monitor stock levels of all point of care consumables as well as collection materials and orders additional stock to ensure the availability of required materials at all times Implements sound housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe working environment in accordance with legislation and all safety protocols. 

Minimum requirements & key competency 

• Matric (NQF 4) Registration with HPCSA as a Phlebotomy Technician 1-3 years’ experience Knowledge of Point of Care testing Demonstrated full knowledge of the pre-collection limitations applicable to the required specimen and testing process
• Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose and safe use of all equipment used in the collection of all specimen type and specialized testing procedures within the scope of practice Demonstrated knowledge of factors which may affect the quality of the specimen arising pre-post or during specimen collection and apply appropriate actions to avoid their occurrence