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Qualified Blood Bank Technician / Technologist

South African National Blood Service • Other • Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa • $200 - $300 / year • 3h ago

Listing reference: sanbs_002491

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 25 October 2024

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Medical Research and Laboratory Sciences

Location: Upington

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Upington

Remuneration: R 416,307.00

EE position: No

Introduction

Qualified 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 Objectives

Perform 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 Maintenance

Perform 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 Objectives

Ensure 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 amount to less than the agreed amount per site.

KPA 4: Customer Relations

Document customer complaints, compliments, queries and forward documentation to the Supervisor.
Interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers.