Blood Bank Technologist: Night Shift Transfusion Lab

South African National Blood Service; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 412,000 - 504,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service in Polokwane invites applications for a Blood Bank Technologist. You will perform routine blood bank testing, including compatibility and transfusion reaction investigations, and verify results from junior staff.

The role requires HPCSA registration and willingness to work overtime, night shifts, and travel as rostered. The position emphasizes quality, risk management, and customer relations, with a permanent contract and remuneration around the industry

Qualifications

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
• System competence, laboratory skills and blood grouping skills.
• Administrative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Job description

South African National Blood Service in Polokwane invites applications for a Blood Bank Technologist. You will perform routine blood bank testing, including compatibility and transfusion reaction investigations, and verify results from junior staff.

The role requires HPCSA registration and willingness to work overtime, night shifts, and travel as rostered. The position emphasizes quality, risk management, and customer relations, with a permanent contract and remuneration around the industry