Blood Bank Technologist: Night Shift & Transfusion Specialist

South African National Blood Service; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 490,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service in Centurion seeks a Blood Bank Technologist to perform routine testing in blood banks, including compatibility testing, post-natal checks and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. The incumbent will verify results produced by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

This permanent role requires willingness to work overtime, night shifts, weekend duties, and occasional local or national

Qualifications

• Overtime as required.
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered.
• Occasional local and national travel.
• General physical health and endurance and mobility.
• Not colour blind.
• Details conscious.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Judgement and Decision Making

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service Orientation

Knowledge Sharing

Ethical Behaviour

Excellence Orientation

Drive and Belief in the cause

Education

HPCSA Registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

South African National Blood Service in Centurion seeks a Blood Bank Technologist to perform routine testing in blood banks, including compatibility testing, post-natal checks and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. The incumbent will verify results produced by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

This permanent role requires willingness to work overtime, night shifts, weekend duties, and occasional local or national