MediTech
Petrus Paulus Johannes van Eden
Senior Phlebotomist
Roodepoort,GP
Work Preference
Summary
Professional healthcare worker with robust experience in drawing blood and handling specimens. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring efficient and reliable service. Skilled in venipuncture, patient care, and maintaining sterile environments, with focus on achieving results and high standards. Dependable and prepared to contribute to patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
Results-driven Head of Department with expertise in venipuncture, quality control, and patient care. Proven ability to manage laboratory operations and ensure compliance, enhancing service standards and fostering collaborative relationships across teams
Overview
2
2
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
Work History
HOD and Phlebotomist
AMPATH
Hoedspruit, Limpopo
08.2019 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily depot operations, stock control, and health and safety compliance as designated Safety Officer.
- Compiled month-end reports, including quality metrics, error logs, and complaints, to maintain high service standards.
- Assessed staff performance and competency levels to ensure strict adherence to standard laboratory protocols.
- Served as primary clinical liaison between patients, laboratory personnel, and hospital medical staff.
- Verified patient identities to guarantee safe specimen handling, privacy, and strict confidentiality.
- Performed venous and skin punctures following patient assessments, prioritizing safety and comfort.
- Conducted point-of-care testing (POCT) to deliver rapid, actionable results in clinical settings.
- Transported specimens securely from hospital wards back to the laboratory under strict safety protocols.
- Enforced standard precautions through consistent, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Operated EMR systems and laboratory computers to capture and manage clinical data accurately.
- Distributed lab requisitions and patient reports efficiently to facilitate timely clinical decisions.
- Coordinated front-office duties alongside daily patient sampling activities with seamless multitasking.
Phlebotomist
Pathcare (Vermaak & Partners)
Parktown, Gauteng
11.2017 - 07.2019
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary techniques, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Processed specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to established protocols and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and sample tracking in electronic systems.
- Trained new staff on phlebotomy techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care and streamline workflows within the lab environment.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements related to blood collection and handling practices.
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to ensure accurate test orders and appropriate sample collection methods were used.
Laboratory Technician ClinPath
Pathcare (Vermaak & Partners
Benoni, Gauteng
11.2007 - 10.2017
- Conducted laboratory tests to support diagnostic processes and ensure accurate results.
- Operated and maintained laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Documented test results meticulously, contributing to quality assurance and traceability.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to communicate findings and enhance patient care outcomes.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in test results by following strict quality control procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized tools and equipment to maximize purity of specimens.
- Operated basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave and evaporator.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by consistently following established safety procedures and guidelines within the lab setting.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
Blood Bank Technician
SANBS (South African National Blood Service)
Parktown, Gauteng
02.2004 - 10.2007
- Managed specimen reception, verifying patient details, billing, and blood product requirements on Meditech LIMS.
- Performed complex testing, including cell suspensions, ABO grouping, Rh typing, and DAT/IAT tests.
- Executed compatibility testing, resolving advanced antibody investigations to ensure safe transfusions.
- Verified critical test results prior to issuing packed red cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets.
- Liaised with clinical teams, communicating crossmatch abnormalities and urgent blood availability.
- Coordinated blood inventory, monitoring reagent usage, ordering, and enforcing strict temperature control.
- Maintained laboratory compliance through meticulous quality control in line with SANAS and HPCSA standards.
- Delivered specialized support, troubleshooting product ordering discrepancies for hospital healthcare teams.
Education
National Certificate Medical Technology - Phlebotomy Technician
SMLTSA
Roodepoort 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Die Adelaar
Witpoortjie, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Certificate Medical Technology - Medical Laboratory Science ClinPath
SMLTSA
04.2001 -
National Certificate Medical Technology - Blood Transfusion Technology
SMLTSA
04.2001 -
Skills
Venipuncture
Order of draw
Specimen handling
Sample and specimen collection
Butterfly needle technique
Patient confidentiality
Venipuncture expertise
Specimen labeling procedures
Blood culture collection
Specimen preparation
Quality control
Pediatric phlebotomy
Patient preparation
Timeline
HOD and Phlebotomist
AMPATH
08.2019 - 09.2025
Phlebotomist
Pathcare (Vermaak & Partners)
11.2017 - 07.2019
Laboratory Technician ClinPath
Pathcare (Vermaak & Partners
11.2007 - 10.2017
Blood Bank Technician
SANBS (South African National Blood Service)
02.2004 - 10.2007
National Certificate Medical Technology - Phlebotomy Technician
SMLTSA
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hoërskool Die Adelaar
04.2001 -
National Certificate Medical Technology - Medical Laboratory Science ClinPath
SMLTSA
04.2001 -
National Certificate Medical Technology - Blood Transfusion Technology
SMLTSA
04.2001 -
Certification
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Accomplishments
- Educated phlebotomy students on venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
- Oversaw team of five phlebotomists in lab processing over 100 samples daily.
- Improved blood collection process by preparing supplies to match patient load.
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Affiliations
- HPCSA
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Skylims
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Quote
I promise to keep on living as though I expected to live forever. Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up wrinkles the soul.
Douglas MacArthur
Interests
Hiking & Camping
Composing Music
Drama
Choir and Solo - Dramtic Baritone
Hobbies
I'm a skilled organist and pianist with a tenor voice. I enjoy performing in my free time, doing charity concerts for churches, old age homes, and schools. I also love conducting small school and church choirs.
When I'm not making music, I love getting creative with food - baking, cooking, designing wedding cakes, and birthday cakes.
When I'm not in the kitchen or on stage, you'll find me hiking with my dogs