Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist- Durban

South African National Blood Service; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Durban is seeking a Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist. The role involves performing routine testing, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and interacting professionally with customers. Candidates must be HPCSA registered and possess computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. This position requires attention to detail and operational management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered with HPCSA as a Biomedical Technician / Technologist.
• Familiar with relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing functions as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Manage equipment and maintain a clean laboratory environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Operational functions management

Quality assurance

Customer service

Education

HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title

Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist - Durban

Job Location

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline

November 09, 2025

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Introduction

• Qualified Blood Bank Technician To 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 Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.

Key Performance Areas (Technician)

1. Operational Objectives

• Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes.
• Check blood and blood product stock levels; report expired units.
• Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.

2. Waste Management

• Dispose of waste according to SOP.
• Prepare documentation for waste traceability by collecting and placing medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
• Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.

3. Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance

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

4. Quality and Risk Objectives

• Ensure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and competency maintained.
• Comply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
• Contribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
• Perform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.

5. Customer Relations

• Document customer complaints, compliments and queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
• Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.

Key Performance Areas (Technologist)

1. Operational Objectives

• Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes.
• Report situations where the critical and non‑critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
• Deputise for Shift Supervisor / BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
• Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.

2. Waste Management

• Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
• Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
• 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.

3. Quality and Risk Objectives

• Check equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
• Check blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting expired units.
• Ensure that all policies, documents and relevant SOPs are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standards.
• Comply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Stay informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing and ensure acquisition of CPD points according to IPA specifications.
• Assist the BB Supervisor with risk tasks allocated within agreed timeframes.

4. Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance

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

5. Customer Relations

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

6. General Functions

• Perform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required to facilitate efficient laboratory operations.
• Perform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job‑related duties when required by supervisors and senior staff.
• Attend meetings to ensure relevant information is acquired.

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

• 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.
• Detail conscious.
• 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).
• Understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Apply by

6 November 2025