Qualified Blood Bank Technician

South African National Blood Service; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Free State is seeking a Blood Bank Technician responsible for operational activities, quality compliance, and customer relations in the blood bank. The ideal candidate must have HPCSA registration as a Biomedical Technician/Technologist in Blood Transfusion and demonstrate strong attention to detail and proficient eyesight. Shift work and weekend duties may be required. This position offers a chance to contribute to vital healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion) as per HPCSA requirements.
• Ability to perform shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
• General physical health and endurance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all operational functions according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Check blood and blood product stock levels and report expired units.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.

Skills

Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Detail conscious

Proficient eyesight

Education

HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Job description

Blood Bank Technician

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

Blood Bank Technologist

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 Report situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor
• 1.3 Deputise for Shift Supervisor/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable
• 1.4 Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature
• 1.5 Dispose Of Waste According To SOP
• 1.6 Prepare documentation for waste traceability
• 1.7 Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company
• 1.8 Check weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company

KPA 2 Specialist Technical Functions

• 2.1 Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists
• 2.2 Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments
• 2.3 Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to, problem cross matches, postnatal, antibody investigations and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations within required timeframes and according to SOP specifications

KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives

• 3.1 Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria
• 3.2 Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units
• 3.3 Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOPs are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures
• 3.4 Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement
• 3.5 Strive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications
• 3.6 Assist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes

KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance

• 4.1 Perform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information
• 4.2 Check that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor
• 4.3 Monitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor

KPA 5 Customer relations

• 5.1 Document customer complaints / compliments / queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor
• 5.2 Interact professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries

KPA 6 General Functions

• 6.1 Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory
• 6.2 Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory
• 6.3 Attend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Overtime as and when required
• Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled
• Occasional local and national travel
• Call out system
• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Proficient eye-sight
• Person cannot be colour blind

Minimum Requirements

Education

• HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Experience And Knowledge Requirements

• As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Other (knowledge and skills)

Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Overtime as and when required
• Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled
• Occasional local and national travel
• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Detail conscious
• Proficient eye-sight
• Person cannot be colour blind