Introduction
SANBS has an opportunity for a Blood Bank Technician who will perform routine testing functions (manual and automated) in blood banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas:
• Achieve Operational Objectives.
• 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
• Quality and Risk objectives
• General Functions
• Customer Relations
Job Specific Requirements:
• Overtime as and when required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel
Person Specific Requirements
• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Detail conscious
• Proficient eye-sight
• Person cannot be colour blind
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
Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualification: HPCSA Registered Medical Technician.
Mthatha South Africa