Special Processing Technician

South African National Blood Service; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a dedicated individual to ensure operational objectives and quality compliance while maintaining laboratory instruments. Candidates should have a Matric with mathematics and a science subject or HPCSA Laboratory Assistant certification. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and customer service orientation are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Operational Objectives have been accomplished.
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
• Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.

Skills

Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer Service Orientation

Technical skills / Competence

Teamwork

Education

Matric with mathematics and one science subject OR HPCSA Laboratory Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure Operational Objectives have been accomplished.
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
• Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
• General functions have been carried out within specified timeframes.

Competencies

Cognitive

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Planning, organising and monitoring

Personal

• Ethical behaviour
• Personal Development
• Assertiveness
• Excellent orientation
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Drive and belief in the cause

Interpersonal

• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Engaging Diversity
• Teamwork
• Knowledge Sharing
• Conflict management

Prof technical

• Systems competence
• Technical skills / Competence:
• Laboratory skills

Principles of Excellence

• Customer service orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Excellence orientation
• Engaging diversity
• Teamwork

Special Requirements

• Overtime as and when required
• Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
• Local and nation travel
• Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Detail Conscious
• Proficient Eye-sight

Minimum Requirements

Matric with mathematics and one science subject OR HPCSA Laboratory Assistant