Phlebotomist

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A reputable hospitality organisation in Lekki, Lagos is hiring a full-time Phlebotomist to perform safe and accurate venipuncture, handle blood specimens, support health screenings, and maintain high infection-control and patient-care standards. The role reports to the Medical Director / Head of Medical Services and requires strong attention to detail, professionalism with patients, and reliable specimen handling.

• Full-time Phlebotomist role in Lekki, Lagos
• Focus on venipuncture, specimen handling, and patient care
• Reports to Medical Director / Head of Medical Services
• Requires attention to detail and infection-control knowledge
• Involves supporting health screenings and wellness programs

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Phlebotomist in a Reputable Hospitality BROOT Consulting ⏲ Aug 19, 2026, 1:01 PM ⋕ View all Food Services & Catering jobs BROOT Consulting - Our client, a reputable organisation in the hospitality industry, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Phlebotomist Location: Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Medical Director / Head of Medical Services About the Opportunity The successful candidate will be responsible for performing venipuncture, collecting and handling blood specimens, ensuring accurate patient identification and specimen labelling, maintaining specimen integrity, and providing a comfortable and professional patient experience. Our client is seeking a skilled, professional, and patient-focused Phlebotomist to provide safe, accurate, and efficient blood collection services for employees, guests, visitors, and individuals undergoing medical assessments or health screenings. Key Responsibilities: Perform blood collection using appropriate collection tubes, needles, and techniques based on the required laboratory investigations. Monitor patients during and after blood collection and respond appropriately to complications such as dizziness, fainting, bleeding, or other adverse reactions. Ensure timely delivery and transportation of specimens in accordance with established laboratory requirements. Maintain accurate records of specimens collected, tests requested, patient information, and relevant collection details. Support health screening, wellness programs, medical examinations, and other healthcare initiatives as required. Demonstrate competence in routine and challenging venipuncture across different patient populations. Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and properly equipped blood collection area. Perform venipuncture and blood collection procedures safely, efficiently, and with minimal patient discomfort. Prepare patients appropriately for blood collection, including providing relevant instructions regarding fasting or other test requirements. Monitor phlebotomy supplies and ensure adequate availability of needles, collection tubes, gloves, tourniquets, alcohol swabs, and other consumables. Report specimen collection incidents, patient reactions, equipment issues, or other concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor. Accurately identify patients and verify relevant information before every specimen collection. Safely dispose of used needles, sharps, and other clinical waste in accordance with established healthcare safety procedures. Coordinate effectively with Medical Officers, nurses, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care and specimen collection. Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Medical Director or Head of Medical Services. Correctly label, document, handle, store, and prepare specimens for transportation to the appropriate laboratory. Review laboratory requests and ensure the correct specimens are collected for requested investigations. Minimize specimen rejection and recollection through accurate patient identification, collection, labeling, and handling procedures. Provide appropriate reassurance and support to patients who are anxious, uncomfortable, or apprehensive about blood collection. Stay updated on current phlebotomy techniques, specimen requirements, infection-control practices, and professional standards. Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention and control procedures and standard precautions. Ensure specimens are collected in the correct quantity and condition and meet required laboratory standards. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and organizational policies. Qualifications Strong attention to detail and commitment to specimen integrity and accuracy. Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with anxious, uncomfortable, or difficult patients. Good understanding of infection prevention and control, standard precautions, and safe clinical practices. Good clinical documentation, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to work independently within established clinical and laboratory procedures. Good knowledge of blood collection procedures, specimen identification, labeling, handling, storage, and transportation. Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and blood specimen collection. Ability to work effectively with Medical Officers, nurses, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals. Good patient communication and interpersonal skills. Compassionate, professional, and respectful approach to patient care. Demonstrated ability to perform routine and challenging blood draws safely and effectively. Certificate, diploma, or recognized training in Phlebotomy, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, or another relevant healthcare discipline, with demonstrated competence in venipuncture and clinical specimen collection. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience: in phlebotomy, blood collection, or clinical specimen collection. Preferred Qualifications: Certification from a recognized phlebotomy or healthcare professional body. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is an added advantage. Previous experience: in a hospital, diagnostic laboratory, corporate clinic, hotel, hospitality, or similar healthcare environment. Experience: supporting workplace health screenings, pre-employment medical examinations, wellness programs, or routine health assessments. Experience: handling a wide range of blood collection tubes and laboratory specimen requirements. Experience: with electronic medical records, laboratory information systems, or healthcare management systems. What Success Looks Like: Blood specimens are collected accurately with minimal patient discomfort. Effective communication is maintained with Medical Officers, nurses, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals. Specimens are correctly labeled, handled, stored, and transported within required timelines. Patients receive safe, professional, efficient, and comfortable blood collection services. Blood collection services consistently meet required standards for patient safety, specimen quality, accuracy, and timely laboratory processing. Patients are correctly identified before every collection. Health screening and medical assessment activities are supported efficiently and professionally. Infection prevention, sharps safety, and clinical safety standards are consistently maintained. Specimen rejection and recollection rates are minimized through accurate collection and proper handling. Patient reactions and complications during blood collection are identified and managed appropriately. Patient and specimen records remain accurate, complete, and confidential. Phlebotomy supplies and equipment are adequately maintained and available when required. Salary N200,000 - N300,000 / month. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kingsley.aboh@brootc.com using the job title as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 28th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lekki and 1 other location Lekki , Lagos State Phlebotomist job vacancies in Nigeria