Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist

South African National Blood Service

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 330,869 - 404,396

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading medical technology organization in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Blood Bank Technician to perform routine testing functions, ensure compliance with SOPs, and manage blood product stock levels. The ideal candidate must be HPCSA registered and have strong computer literacy. This position includes shift work and requires good physical health.

Qualifications

HPCSA registration as a Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience in blood bank operations and testing.

Responsibilities

Perform routine testing functions in blood banks.
Check blood and blood product stock levels.
Ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards.

Skills

Understanding of relevant legislation

Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Medical Research and Laboratory Sciences

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Processing and Issuing

Remuneration: R 367,633.00

Introduction

Qualified Blood Bank TechnicianTo perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post-natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations according to Standard Operating Procedures and the Standards of Practice for Blood Transfusion in South Africa.Qualified Blood Bank TechnologistTo perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

KPA 1 Operational Objectives

1.1 Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes.

1.2 Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.

1.3 Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.

1.4 Dispose of waste according to SOP.

1.5 Prepare documentation for waste traceability.

1.6 Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.

1.7 Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.

KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance

2.1. Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.

2.2. Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.

2.3. Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.

KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives

3.1. Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.

3.2. Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.

3.3. Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.

3.4. Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.

KPA 4 Customer Relations

4.1. Document customer complaints / Compliments / queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.

4.2. Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.

Special Circumstances (E.g. Travel, Working After Hours, etc.)