Donation Testing Technician - Roodepoort - South African National Blood Service

    South African National Blood Service
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    Description

    Job Category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

    Location: Roodepoort

    Contract: Permanent

    Business Unit: Constantia Kloof

    Remuneration: R 367,633.00

    EE Position: No

    Introduction

    To be a multi-skilled professional in the Donation Testing Department, performing routine testing and second-line/confirmatory testing for Blood Grouping (ABO, Rh, Irregular antibody screen, antibody identification, allo-agglutinin titre and syphilis testing), Virology (serological testing for HIV, HCV, HBV), biochemical testing for Serum Ferritin and Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (HBV DNA, HIV and HCV RNA).

    Responsibilities

    1. Blood Grouping Section Objectives
      1. Receive, check and prepare samples for testing according to SOP and IPA criteria.
      2. Prepare Blood Grouping instrumentation and reagents for testing in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
      3. Perform automated testing according to SOP and ISC criteria for all donors.
      4. Run reports, select samples and perform automated repeat blood group testing of samples with anomalous first-line results.
      5. Perform second-line/repeat testing of samples with anomalous results.
      6. Enter results (ABO and Rh) into eProgesa.
      7. Send samples with anomalous blood grouping results to Red Cell Serology laboratory.
      8. Check results for control failures.
      9. Report all errors and breakdowns to relevant Head of Lab.
      10. Perform testing for validations, projects and pre-batch testing as requested.
      11. Perform automated Rh and Kell Phenotyping.
      12. Perform automated antibody screening and antibody identification.
    2. Virology Section Objectives
      1. Prepare Virology instrumentation and reagents in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
      2. Perform automated virology screening on all blood donations.
      3. Select samples and perform automated repeat viral testing.
      4. Perform automated Serum Ferritin screening.
      5. Check results for control failures.
      6. Report all errors and breakdowns to the technical specialist/Head of Lab.
      7. Perform testing for validations, projects and pre-batch testing as requested.
    3. NAT Section Objectives
      1. Prepare NAT instrumentation and reagents in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
      2. Perform routine automated Molecular assays.
      3. Select samples and perform automated repeat molecular testing.
      4. Work NAT night shift or early morning shift as required.
      5. Liaise with Service engineer after hours.
      6. Check results for control failures.
      7. Report all errors and breakdowns to relevant Head of Lab.
    4. Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
      1. Perform scheduled maintenance in all 3 sections on different instruments.
      2. Keep accurate records of maintenance performed.
      3. Dispose of samples and waste according to regulations.
    5. Quality Compliance
      1. Test internal and external quality controls and proficiency panels.
      2. Contribute to SOP compilation.
      3. Complete GLP and statistics worksheets daily.
      4. Comply with health and safety requirements.
    6. General Administrative Functions
      1. Assist with stock checks and packing of stock.
      2. Perform other job-related duties as required.
      3. Assist in Quality and Projects section during staff leave.
      4. Attend and contribute to department meetings.

    Requirements

    1. Cognitive: Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail, Problem Solving.
    2. Personal: Ethical behaviour, Personal Development, Integrity and trust, Excellence Orientation, Perseverance.
    3. Interpersonal: Customer Service Orientation, Teamwork, Knowledge Sharing.
    4. Professional Technical: Systems Competence, Laboratory skills, Blood grouping knowledge, Virology knowledge, Molecular Skills.
    5. Education: HPCSA Registered Blood Transfusion Laboratory Technician.
    6. Experience: 1 Year of Blood Transfusion Experience.
    7. Special Circumstances: Overtime as required, may work shifts and night shift as rostered.


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