KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Collects blood and other specimens for clinical analysis, evaluation and/ or diagnostic purposes
- HPCSA Registration
- Anatomy, physiology and medical terminology relevant to medical pathology
- Laboratory information systems
- Medical ethical guidelines in the medical pathology fields
DUTIES
- Draws blood and collects non-blood specimens from patients/ clients at various locations, using the correct and sterile equipment in a manner that will yield the best results. This may include the use of Point of Care (POC) biomedical instrumentation systems and rapid testing kits for pathology.
- Observes the physical condition of patients during blood taking and applies sound first aid practices in order to ensure the safety and comfort of patients/ clients..
- Keeps records of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded.
- Ensures dispatching of specimens for processing in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures
- Represents the organisation by applying the principles of customer care in the medical pathology field and interacts professionally and ethically with patients, clients, doctors and other staff.
- Receiving cash from patients and ensuring handover of cash to the lab in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have own transport
- Valid drivers license
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/06/15