Blood Bank Technologist

South African National Blood Service; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Pretoria is seeking a registered Medical Technologist specializing in Blood Transfusion. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational efficiency, instrument maintenance, and upholding laboratory quality standards. Key skills include analytical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. Candidates must be HPCSA registered and have relevant experience in medical technology. This role may require overtime and weekend shifts, as well as local and national travel.

Qualifications

• HPCSA Registration required as a Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion.
• Experience in a related field is necessary for HPCSA registration.

Responsibilities

• Achieve operational objectives within the laboratory.
• Maintain instruments and ensure laboratory quality.
• Build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Customer Service Orientation

Teamwork

Laboratory Skills

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

Job Description

Key Performance Areas

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

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
• 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