Blood Bank Technologist

South African National Blood Service; Khâi-Ma Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical service provider is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist specializing in Blood Transfusion to join their team in Khâi-Ma Local Municipality. The ideal candidate will possess strong laboratory and blood grouping skills, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours. This role offers an opportunity to significantly contribute to healthcare excellence and patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be HPCSA Registered as a Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration.
• General physical health and reasonable endurance required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve operational and quality objectives in a laboratory setting.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and provide exceptional customer service.
• Work flexible hours, including night shifts and weekends.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Tools

Laboratory Skills

Blood Grouping Skills

Job description

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