First Line Processing Shift Supervisor

South African National Blood Service

Pretoria

On-site

ZAR 374,676 - 457,937

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A national blood service provider is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee the laboratory's daily operations in Pretoria. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining accurate processing records, and participating in quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a registered Medical Technologist with at least 1 year of Blood Transfusion experience. This position requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on quality and risk management.

Qualifications

1 Year of Blood Transfusion experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the processing laboratory.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate processing records.
Monitor storage and handling of blood components.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Problem solving

Ethical behaviour

Communication

Laboratory skills

Education

Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Queenswood

Remuneration: R 416,307.00

EE position: No

Introduction

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the processing laboratory during their assigned shift. This includes supervising employees, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and safety. Oversee the receipt, inspection, handling and processing of whole blood into separate components_: Ensure that all blood components are handled, stored, and processed in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Maintain accurate and complete processing records: Oversee the maintenance of accurate and complete records of blood components processed and product disposition. Ensure proper storage and handling of blood components to mitigate loss of product and minimize risk of blood supply: Monitor the storage and handling of blood components to ensure that they are maintained at the correct temperature and handled in a way that prevents damage or contamination. Participate in quality improvement initiatives: Collaborate with other departments and teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to improve product quality and safety. Communicate effectively with employees and other stakeholders_: Provide clear and concise communication to employees and other stakeholders, and respond to queries and concerns in a timely and professional manner. Ensure that all automated processing equipment is maintained, serviced and calibrated according to SOP criteria and manufacturer specifications and keep accurate records of maintenance performed. Perform direct supervision of trainee employees. Perform training and sign off trainee and qualified lab assistant employees as competent.

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