Medical Technologist Reference Laboratory

South African National Blood Service; Umhlanga Rocks; Sur place; ZAR 350 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

South African National Blood Service (SANBS) seeks a HPCSA-registered Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion to join the Immunohaematology Reference Laboratory. You will perform initial and complex red cell phenotyping and antibody investigations, ensuring routine and non-routine processes comply with SOPs.

You will manage specimen receipt, reagent preparation, stock control, data capture and reporting, supporting CPD and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion per HPCSA.
• Experience in general Blood Banking.
• Understanding of Blood Transfusion Standards.
• Knowledge of HPCSA regulations.
• Awareness of SANAS regulations and audit processes.
• SAP and BECS proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Perform routine and non-routine SOP-compliant lab processes.
• Check and receive incoming samples from various sources.
• Perform first-line antibody and antigen investigations.
• Prepare specialized reference red cell reagents.
• Monitor stock usage and storage of reagents and cells.
• Generate laboratory reports and maintain records.

Connaissances

Analytical Thinking & Attention to Det

Judgement & Decision Making

Problem Solving

Planning, Organising

Ethical Behaviour

Customer Service Orientation

Conflict Management

Teamwork

Prof. technical

Best Practice Thinking

Technical & Professional Competence

Motivating People

Practical Execution Management

Formation

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion

Outils

SAP

BECS

Description du poste

Job Description

Operational duties

• 1.1 Ensure that routine and non-routine processes are performed according to SOP.
• 1.2 Ensures the appropriate maintenance of records (manual and electronic).
• 1.3 Check and receive incoming samples from patients, donors, donations, chemicals or any other samples referred to the Immunohaematology Reference Laboratory from local, national or international sources.
• 1.4 Perform first line antibody and antigen investigations and processes.
• 1.5 Prepare specialised reference red cell reagents by enzyme or chemical treatment routinely according to schedule.
• 1.6 Store bulk and small sample rare red cells required for Reference Laboratory according to schedule.
• 1.7 Thaw standard panel of rare cells from frozen storage and prepare for laboratory use according to schedule.
• 1.8 Process and store rare reagent plasma from donors and patients.
• 1.9 Perform initial standardisation of rare reagents required for laboratory use.
• 1.10 Dispense rare reagents and red cells as scheduled.
• 1.11 Screen for rare donations and crossmatch blood as required.
• 1.12 Confirm the phenotypes of donations placed in long-term storage for transfusion, immunisation or laboratory use.
• 1.13 Test and confirm the phenotypes of donations thawed from long-term storage for transfusion or immunisation.
• 1.14 Monitor stock usage and wastage of test kits, reagents and laboratory consumables and take appropriate action if necessary in order to minimize costs.
• 1.15 Prepare various buffers and reagents as and when required.
• 1.16 Generate laboratory reports as designated

SHEQ duties

• 2.1 Ensure operational compliance by the management of non-conformances through review of root cause analysis and implementation of required corrective action within agreed timeframes.
• 2.2 Contribute to SOP compilation by reviewing new and revised versions within the required timeframe by validating procedures and maintaining competency for the stipulated SOP.
• 2.3 Compliance to safety policies and procedures.
• 2.4 Compliance to policies and procedures to ensure that accreditation requirements are implemented and maintained.
• 2.5 Identify systems non-conformances and elevate problems and/or solutions to the Head of Immunohaematology Reference Laboratory.
• 2.6 Compliance for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
• 2.7 Monitor maintenance and calibration programmes for the laboratory.
• 2.8 Assist with resolving errors, deviations from SOP’s and customer complaints according to the measures within the balanced scorecard.
• 2.9 Perform EQA / IQA testing as per laboratory schedule.

Admin functions

• 3.1 Assist the Head of Immunohaematology Reference Laboratory and various stakeholders with regards to problem solving and troubleshooting as and when required.
• 3.2 Monitor stock usage and wastage of test kits, reagents and laboratory consumables.
• 3-3 Capture data both manually and electronic.
• 3.4 Deal with telephonic work related enquiries.
• 3.5 Assist with the generation of laboratory statistics according to schedule.
• 3.6 Provide input into the operational scorecard.
• 3.7 Attend and/or present lectures or educational seminars and attend congresses to update knowledge and accrue CPD points.
• 3.8 Prepare laboratory reports for timeous dispatch as and when required.
• 3.9 Fax, post and file documentation and reports.

Specialised technical functions

• 4.1 Perform initial and complex red cell phenotyping on patient and donor samples, rare donations, Anti-D Programme, contract tests and other samples.
• 4.2 Perform complex antibody investigations using a variety of red cells and specialised techniques including absorption / elution and inhibition.
• 4.3 Analyse and interpret laboratory test results using applied knowledge.
• 4.4 Check results for accuracy and record conclusions.
• 4.5 Decide on appropriate follow up tests using the routine tests and reagents available and refer complex results to the Head of Immunohaematology Reference Laboratory.
• 4.6 Thaw and prepare extremely rare reference red cells from frozen storage as required.
• 4.7 Participate in testing and analysis of international workshop samples.

Competencies

Cognitive

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Planning, Organising and Monitoring

Personal

• Ethical Behaviour

Interpersonal

• Customer Service Orientation
• Conflict Management
• Teamwork

Communication

• Prof. technical
• Best Practice Thinking
• Technical and Professional Competence

Leadership

• Motivating People
• Practical Execution Management

Minimum Requirements

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist in Blood Transfusion.

Experience And Knowledge Requirements

• 2 years experience in general Blood Banking.
• Employee relations.
• Understanding of Blood Transfusion Standards.
• Understanding of HPCSA regulations.
• Understanding of SANAS regulations and audit process.
• SAP and Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS).