Relief Blood Bank Technologist – Night/Weekend Coverage

South African National Blood Service; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 412,000 - 504,000; Full time

Job summary

South African National Blood Service seeks a Relief Blood Bank Technologist to perform routine testing in Blood Banks, including compatibility testing, postnatal checks and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. The role includes verifying results produced by technicians and students.

The position requires overtime, night shifts and weekend duties as rostered, with occasional local and national travel. HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion) is expected.

Qualifications

• Overtime as required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel
• HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion) required

Responsibilities

• Perform routine testing in Blood Banks including compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations
• Check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Judgement and Decision Making

Customer Service Orientation

Relationship Building

Communication

Teamwork

Knowledge Sharing

System Competence

Education

HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

Tools

Laboratory Skills

Blood Grouping Skills

Administrative Skills

Job description

South African National Blood Service seeks a Relief Blood Bank Technologist to perform routine testing in Blood Banks, including compatibility testing, postnatal checks and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. The role includes verifying results produced by technicians and students.

The position requires overtime, night shifts and weekend duties as rostered, with occasional local and national travel. HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion) is expected.