Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Phlebotomist for their Cape Town CBD store. Responsible for performing safe, accurate, and efficient blood collection and basic health screening procedures in a private primary health care clinic. The role supports physicians and nursing staff by ensuring high-quality specimen collection, patient preparation, and adherence to clinical and infection-control standards while delivering excellent patient care.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12/ Matric
- Certificate or Diploma in Phlebotomy or related health care field
- Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in total rewards, experience in a private clinic or primary healthcare setting
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
- Basic life support (BLS) or first aid certification
- Proven competency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection
- Computer literate – MS Office
- Willing and able to work retail hours
Job Description:
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection following established protocols.
- Label, handle, store, and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis accurately.
- Ensure proper documentation and tracking of collected specimens.
- Maintain patient comfort and safety during all procedures.
- Conduct basic screening procedures such as:
o Blood pressure measurement
o Blood glucose testing (finger-prick)
o Body mass index (BMI) measurement
o Total Cholesterol
o Lipogram
o HB testing (finger-pick)
o Urine dipsticks testing
o Pregnancy testing
o Vital signs as required - Record and report screening results accurately in patient records.
- Verify patient identity and explain procedures clearly to ensure informed consent.
- Provide reassurance and professional support to patients, including children and anxious individuals.
- Address patient questions and concerns in a courteous and confidential manner.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Dispose of sharps and biohazard waste according to clinic policy and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Prepare phlebotomy equipment and screening tools before procedures.
- Monitor and report stock levels of consumables and supplies.
- Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of equipment where applicable.
- Accurately document procedures and results in electronic or paper medical records.
- Comply with clinic policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Support clinic workflow and collaborate with healthcare professionals as needed.
- Housekeeping must be in accordance to Dis-Chem standards. Make sure that your workstation is
always clean and tidy. - Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Adhere to Dis-Chem Uniform and personal appearance policy
Competencies
Essential:
- Basic health screening procedures.
- Understanding of infection control and patient safety principles.
- Identify and solve complex problems by developing and evaluating alternative solutions.
- communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrates understanding and respect for diverse perspectives within the team
environment. - Understanding and respect for diverse perspectives within the team environment.
- Ensures operational procedures, records, and reports are accurate.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team. Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general comfort with digital systems.
Special conditions of employment:
- Clinical environment with direct patient interaction
- May involve standing for extended periods and handling biological samples
- Flexible working hours may be required based on clinic needs
- South African citizen
- MIE, no criminal record and clear credit rating
- Driver’s license and own reliable transport
Remuneration and benefits:
- Market related salary
- Medical aid
- Provident fund
- Staff account
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.