Blood Bank Technologist - Centurion - South African National Blood Service

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Blood Bank Technologist to join our team at the South African National Blood Service in Centurion. This is a permanent position with a remuneration package of R 416,307.00.

Main Responsibilities

• To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
• To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

Key Performance Areas

1. Operational Objectives:
• To ensure the smooth operation of the blood bank laboratory.
• To maintain accurate records and reports.
2. Specialist Technical Functions:
• To perform complex tests and procedures.
• To interpret results and make recommendations.
3. Quality and Risk Objectives:
• To maintain high standards of quality and safety.
• To identify and mitigate risks.
4. Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance:
• To perform regular maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• To maintain a clean and organized work environment.
5. Customer Relations:
• To provide excellent customer service.
• To build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Special Requirements

• Overtime as required.
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered.
• Occasional local and national travel.

Person Specific Requirements:

• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
• The person cannot be colour blind.
• Detail conscious.

Cognitive Abilities:

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Problem solving.
• Judgement and decision making.

Personal Qualities:

• Ethical behaviour.
• Personal development.
• Excellence orientation.
• Drive and belief in the cause.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Customer service orientation.
• Relationship building.
• Communication.
• Engaging diversity.
• Teamwork.
• Knowledge sharing.

Professional/Technical Competencies:

• System competence.
• Laboratory skills.
• Blood grouping skills.
• Administrative skills.

Principles of Excellence:

• Customer service orientation.
• Ethical behaviour.
• Excellence orientation.
• Engaging diversity.
• Teamwork.
• HPCSA registered medical technologist (blood transfusion).
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as medical technologist (blood transfusion).