Blood Bank Technologist

South African National Blood Service; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in South Africa seeks a Medical Technologist specializing in Blood Transfusion. The ideal candidate must be HPCSA registered and possess experience in blood transfusion practices. Key responsibilities include maintaining operational objectives and ensuring quality assurance. This position may require overtime, night shifts, and travel. Strong analytical and customer service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HPCSA registration as a Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion) is essential.
• Experience required for HPCSA registration must be met.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Customer Service Orientation

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Tools

Laboratory Skills

Blood Grouping Skills

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Operational objectives
• Specialist Technical functions
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
• Customer relations

Special Requirements

• Job Specific 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
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye-sight

Competencies

• Cognitive:
  • Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Judgement and Decision Making
• Personal:
  • Ethical Behaviour
  • Personal Development
  • Flexibility/Adaptability
  • Excellence Orientation
  • Drive and Belief in the cause
• Interpersonal:
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication
  • Engaging Diversity
  • Teamwork
  • Knowledge Sharing
• Professional/Technical:
  • System Competence
  • Laboratory Skills
  • Blood Grouping Skills
  • Administrative Skills
• Principles Of Excellence:
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Ethical Behaviour
  • Excellence Orientation
  • Engaging Diversity
  • Teamwork

Minimum Requirements

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)