Introduction<\/p>\n
\tQualified 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.
\n\tQualified Blood Bank Technologist To perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.
\n\tTo check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.<\/p>\n
Job description<\/p>\n
Qualified Blood Bank Technician<\/p>\n
KPA 1 Operational Objectives<\/p>\n
\tPerform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
\n\tCheck blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.
\n\tReceive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.<\/p>\n
Dispose of waste according to SOP:<\/p>\n
Prepare documentation for waste traceability:<\/p>\n
\tCollect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
\n\tCheck weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.<\/p>\n
KPA 2 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance<\/p>\n
\tPerform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
\n\tCheck that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
\n\tMonitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.<\/p>\n
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that all policies, documentation and SOPs are read, understood and maintain competency.
\n\tComply with Standard of practice, SHEQ and accreditation requirements.
\n\tContribute to and participate in continuous safety and quality improvement.
\n\tPerform processes to ensure that the number of minor and major deficiencies amount to less than the agreed amount per site.<\/p>\n
KPA 4 Customer Relations<\/p>\n
\tDocument customer complaints \/ Compliments \/ queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
\n\tInteract professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.<\/p>\n
Blood Bank Technologist<\/p>\n
KPA 1 Operational Objectives<\/p>\n
\tPerform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes:
\n\tReport situations where the critical and non-critical consumables are not available after hours to the Blood Bank (BB) Supervisor.
\n\tDeputise for Shift Supervisor\/BB Supervisor when absent or unavailable.
\n\tReceive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.<\/p>\n
Dispose of waste according to SOP:<\/p>\n
\tPrepare documentation for waste traceability:
\n\tCollect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
\n\tCheck weighing of waste by the Waste Disposal Company.<\/p>\n
KPA 2 Specialist Technical functions<\/p>\n
\tCheck and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
\n\tAssist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.
\n\tPerform 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.<\/p>\n
KPA 3 Quality and Risk Objectives<\/p>\n
\tCheck equipment to ensure that all instrumentation and equipment is in working order according to SOP criteria.
\n\tCheck blood and blood product stock levels, including identifying and reporting of expired units.
\n\tEnsure that all policies, documents and relevant SOP\u2019s are read and understood and maintain competency for the stipulated standard operating procedures.
\n\tComply with standards of practice, accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and safety requirements and contribute to and participate in continuous quality improvement.
\n\tStrive to remain well informed of current developments to promote knowledge sharing as well as to ensure acquisition of required CPD points according to IPA specifications.
\n\tAssist the BB Supervisor with Risk tasks allocated within the agreed timeframes.<\/p>\n
KPA 4 Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance<\/p>\n
\tPerform daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record the information.
\n\tCheck that all equipment and instrumentation is in working order. Report any defects to the Supervisor.
\n\tMonitor the temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record the information. Report any problems to the Supervisor.<\/p>\n
KPA 5 Customer relations<\/p>\n
\tDocument customer complaints \/ compliments \/ queries and forward documentation to the BB Supervisor.
\n\tInteract professionally with medical staff and ensure an adequate and efficient response to routine queries.<\/p>\n
KPA 6 General Functions<\/p>\n
\tPerform Shift Supervisor functions and other related duties when required so as to facilitate the efficient running of the laboratory.
\n\tPerform miscellaneous routine laboratory tasks and other job-related duties when required by the supervisors and other senior staff so as to facilitate efficient running of the laboratory.
\n\tAttend meetings to ensure that relevant information is acquired.<\/p>\n
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)<\/p>\n
\tOvertime as and when required.
\n\tShift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
\n\tOccasional local and national travel.
\n\tCall out system.
\n\tGeneral physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
\n\tProficient eye-sight.<\/p>\n
Minimum requirements<\/p>\n
Education<\/p>\n
\tHPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician \/ Technologist (Blood Transfusion).<\/p>\n
Experience and knowledge requirements<\/p>\n
\tAs per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician \/ Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
\n\tOther (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
\n\tComputer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.<\/p>\n
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES (E.G. TRAVEL, WORKING AFTER HOURS ETC.)<\/p>\n
\tOvertime as and when required.
\n\tShift work and weekend duties as scheduled.
\n\tOccasional local and national travel.
\n\tGeneral physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility.
\n\tDetail conscious.
\n\tProficient eye-sight.
\n\tPerson cannot be colour blind<\/p>\n
Apply by:\u00a01 September 2025<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
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