Phlebotomist

The organisation is recruiting a Phlebotomist for its Grahamstown operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.

What This Role Involves

This Phlebotomist role sits within the health jobs function in Grahamstown. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.

Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Grahamstown team on trust, and the Phlebotomist role will feel that from week one.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Phlebotomist is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Your Workplace

In addition, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Growing With Us

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Grahamstown have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Grahamstown have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Daily Duties

• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.