Blood Bank Technologist - Transfusion & QA Specialist

SANBS; Sandton; Remote; ZAR 412,000 - 504,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service in Sunninghill is seeking a Blood Bank Technologist to perform routine testing in Blood Banks, including compatibility testing, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. You will verify results produced by Registered Blood Bank Technicians and students.

The role requires night shift and weekend duties, overtime, and occasional travel. HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion) is essential, with a focus on ethics and

Qualifications

• Overtime as required.
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered.
• Occasional local and national travel.
• General physical health and endurance.
• Details conscious and colour vision (not colour blind).
• Ethical behaviour and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing in Blood Banks including compatibility testing and 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

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Judgement and Decision Making

Ethical Behaviour

Teamwork

Communication

Knowledge Sharing

Customer Service Orientation

Education

HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

South African National Blood Service in Sunninghill is seeking a Blood Bank Technologist to perform routine testing in Blood Banks, including compatibility testing, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. You will verify results produced by Registered Blood Bank Technicians and students.

The role requires night shift and weekend duties, overtime, and occasional travel. HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion) is essential, with a focus on ethics and