15 Oct
South African National Blood Service
South Africa
Listing reference: sanbs_002378
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 August 2024
Position summaryIndustry: Medical Technology
Job category: Medical Research and Laboratory Sciences
Location: Port Shepstone
Contract: Permanent
Business Unit: Port Shepstone
Remuneration: R 416,307.00
EE position: No
IntroductionQualified 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. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians, and Registered Student Technologists.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)KPA 1: Operational ObjectivesPerform 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.Dispose of waste according to SOP.Prepare documentation for waste traceability.Collect and place 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.KPA 2: Instrument and Laboratory MaintenancePerform 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.KPA 3: Quality and Risk ObjectivesEnsure that all policies, documentation, and SOPs are read, understood, and maintain competency.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 amounts to less than the agreed amount per site.KPA 4:
Customer RelationsDocument customer complaints/compliments/queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.Special CircumstancesOvertime as and when required.Shift work and weekend duties as scheduled.Occasional local and national travel.General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.EducationHPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician/Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Experience and Knowledge RequirementsAs per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician/Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
Other (Knowledge and Skills)Understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures; computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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