Posted on: Tue 27-10-2026

HR SOL Consulting Limited - Our client, Hydrate Lagos, is a physician-guided preventive health and wellness clinic that combines diagnostic information with professional clinical guidance to support informed health decisions. Every result depends on a specimen that is correctly identified, collected, labelled, and handled.

They are  recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

 

Job Summary

• The Phlebotomist therefore protects the quality of each result and shapes the patient’s experience of testing at the clinic.
• The Phlebotomist collects specimens for preventive health screening and diagnostic programmes.
• The role ensures that specimens are collected, labelled and handled correctly, while helping patients feel comfortable and well informed throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm each patient’s identity using at least two identifiers, check the test request and explain the collection procedure clearly.
• Collect blood by venepuncture and capillary sampling, following approved procedures and the correct order of draw. Perform arterial sampling only if specifically trained, assessed as competent and authorised by the clinic.
• Label each specimen accurately at the point of collection, including the required patient details, test information, and collection date and time.
• Handle, store and transport specimens according to test requirements and clinic procedures to preserve specimen quality.
• Keep the collection area clean and organised. Follow hand hygiene and infection prevention procedures, disinfect reusable equipment as required, and dispose of sharps and clinical waste safely.
• Record collection details promptly and accurately in the electronic health record or designated laboratory system, and protect patient confidentiality.
• Coordinate with nurses, physicians, laboratory staff and reception staff to support patient flow, prioritise urgent requests and resolve specimen issues.
• Observe patients during and after collection, provide appropriate post-collection care, and promptly report and document adverse reactions or incidents.
• Monitor stocks of needles, collection tubes, personal protective equipment and other collection supplies, and request replenishment promptly.
• Support quality improvement by reviewing specimen quality, first-attempt collection success and patient feedback.
• Maintain current knowledge of phlebotomy techniques, infection prevention and the clinic’s specimen collection procedures.

Requirements and Competencies

Essential qualifications and experience:

• A phlebotomy certification, or a qualification as a Community Health Extension Worker or health technician with formal, accredited phlebotomy training.
• Five to seven years of hands-on phlebotomy experience is preferred, ideally in a private clinic, diagnostic centre or hospital.
• Demonstrated competence in blood collection, specimen labelling, handling and transport.
• Any registration or practising credentials applicable to the candidate’s professional qualification and assigned duties.

Skills and personal qualities:

• A calm, reassuring manner and clear communication with patients.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Consistent adherence to infection prevention and patient safety procedures.
• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team and manage a busy collection schedule.
• Confidence using electronic records or laboratory information systems.

Application Closing Date

10th November, 2026.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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