Blood Bank Technologist

Updated: April 25, 2024 10:04 AM GMT

South African National Blood Service

Empangeni

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Blood Bank Technologist. The incumbent will perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas
• Operational objectives
• Specialist Technical functions
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
• Customer relations

Special Requirements:

Job Specific Requirements:
• Overtime as required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel

Person Specific Requirements:
• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye-sight

Competencies:

Cognitive:
• Analytical Thinking and Attention... More Detail