SANBS has an opportunity for a Trainee/Qualified Technician - Technologist. The incumbent will be responsible to perform routine testing functions in the blood bank including but not limited to, compatibility, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.

Key Performance Areas:

•  Achieve Operational Objectives and Targets within area.
• Accomplish Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance objectives in accordance with SOP specifications.
• Achieve Quality compliance in accordance with SOP specifications.
• Ensure general functions have been carried out within specified timeframes.

Job Specific Requirements:

Overtime as and when required

Night shift and weekend duties as rostered

Occasional local and national travel

General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility

Detail conscious

Proficient eye-sight

Person cannot be colour blind

Own Reliable transport

Drivers License

Competencies: 

Cognitive:

 

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Planning, Organising and monitoring

 Personal:

• Ethical Behaviour
• Personal Development
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Excellence Orientation
• Drive and Belief in the cause

Interpersonal:

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

Professional/Technical:

• System Competence
• Laboratory Skills
• Blood Grouping Skills
• Administrative Skills

Principles of Excellence:

• Customer Service Orientation
• Ethical Behaviour
• Excellence Orientation
• Engaging Diversity

 

• Qualification: HPCSA Registered Medical Technician (Blood Transfusion).
• Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technician (Blood Transfusion).

 Minimum criteria required for Qualified Technologist:

• Qualification: HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
•  Experience as required for HPCSA registration as Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion