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Relief Blood Bank Technologist

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Pretoria Academic

Remuneration: R 416,307.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Relief Blood Bank Technologist. The incumbent will perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Operational objectives
• Specialist Technical functions
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
• Customer relations

Special Requirements:

Job Specific Requirements:

• Overtime as required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel

 Person Specific Requirements:

• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye-sight

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making

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
• Teamwork

Minimum requirements

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

HPCSA Phlebotomist

Position summary

Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Durban North

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Durban North Mobile 2

Remuneration: R 367,633.00

EE position: Yes

Introduction

South African National Blood Service has an opportunity for a Phlebotomist in the blood collection department. The purpose will be to collect quality safe blood according to specific targets

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.

Ensure that donor registrations are undertaken professionally, accurately, promptly and in a friendly manner.

Undertakes Basic Physical Check/Assessment to correctly assess donor suitability for Donations.

Ensure that Phlebotomy procedures are undertaken professionally according to Standard Operating Procedures and in a friendly manner.

General Administrative Duties.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Professional Image and visibility

NOTE:

All applications will be considered with reference to SANBS’ Employment Equity Plan

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within three weeks after the closing date

Minimum requirements

• Qualified Phlebotomist.
• Current registration with HPCSA
• Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
• Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
• Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
• The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.

First Line Processing Shift Supervisor

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Eastern Cape

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Port Elizabeth

Remuneration: R 416,307.00

EE position: No

Introduction

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the processing laboratory during their assigned shift. This includes supervising employees, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and safety. Oversee the receipt, inspection, handling and processing of whole blood into separate components_: Ensure that all blood components are handled, stored, and processed in accordance with established procedures and guidelines. Maintain accurate and complete processing records: Oversee the maintenance of accurate and complete records of blood components processed and product disposition. Ensure proper storage and handling of blood components to mitigate loss of product and minimize risk of blood supply: Monitor the storage and handling of blood components to ensure that they are maintained at the correct temperature and handled in a way that prevents damage or contamination. Participate in quality improvement initiatives: Collaborate with other departments and teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to improve product quality and safety. Communicate effectively with employees and other stakeholders_: Provide clear and concise communication to employees and other stakeholders, and respond to queries and concerns in a timely and professional manner. Ensure that all automated processing equipment is maintained, serviced and calibrated according to SOP criteria and manufacturer specifications and keep accurate records of maintenance performed. Perform direct supervision of trainee employees. Perform training and sign off trainee and qualified lab assistant employees as competent.

Job description

Key Performance Areas:

• Financial Objectives
• Operational Objectives 
• People supervised to achive operational objectives
• Quality and Risk Management objectives
• Customer Relations

Competencies:

Cognitive

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Planning, organising and monitoring

Personal

• Ethical behaviour
• Personal Development
• Assertiveness
• Excellent orientation
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Drive and belief in the cause

Interpersonal

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

Prof technical

• Systems competence
• Technical skills / Competence:
• Laboratory skills
• Administrative skills.

 Leadership

• Motivating People
• People Development

Special Requirements:

• Overtime as and when required
• Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
• Local and nation travel
• Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Detail Conscious
• Proficient Eye-sight

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion).

Experience:

• 1 Year of Blood Transfusion experience.

Other (Knowledge and Skills):

• SANAS documents.
• ISO15189
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• HPCSA
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Acts
• Relevant SANBS policies and procedures.

Donor Care Officer

Position summary

Industry: Medical, Health & Social Care

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Queenstown

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Queenstown DC/EL Mobile 4

Remuneration: R 454,610.00

EE position: No

Introduction

The position is to collect quality safe blood and blood products according to specific targets set per blood drive (fixed or mobile).

Job description

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPAS)

KPA 1 Financial

1.1 Manages cost per unit for both whole blood and specialised collections within agreed blood drive/donor centre target by determining, packing and loading the consumables for blood drive/donor centre as per the target.

1.2 Maintains and validates equipment to ensure that repairs are done timeously.

1.3 Reports increases / decreases in consumable usage to the Clinic Supervisor as well as discrepancies in consumable stock deliveries.

KPA 2 Customer Stakeholder

2.1 Manages stakeholder relations at the blood drive and/or donor centre.

2.2 Welcomes donors by greeting them as they enter the blood drive, assist with and/or guide them to the registration table.

2.3 Asks Donor to read pamphlets/posters before medical assessment.

2.4 Helps donors to complete donor forms and clarify any query they might have.

2.5 Addresses and/or report all complaints to the in-charge before or by the end of the shift.

2.6 Ensures that customer needs and priorities are understood at all times.

2.7 Coaches team on customer service through discussion of the root cause of complaints, compliments and queries.

KPA 3 Internal Processes

3.1 Collects whole blood and/or apheresis units to meet assigned target.

3.2 Assists team packing and off-loading the vehicle at the venue efficiently and effectively.

3.3 Assists with setting up the blood drive in time for the arrival of donors.

3.4 Completes donor documentation and assessment procedure courteously, effectively and efficiently according to relevant standard operating procedure.

3.5 Assists with identification and registration of donor according to relevant guideline, and check the donor form for completeness.

3.6 Assists with recruitment and booking of whole blood and specialised donors to ensure team meet target.

3.7 Conducts basic physical checks on donors as per the SOP, capture all relevant information and report any deviation to the person in-charge of the clinic.

3.8 Documents results of all basic physical checks on relevant record sheets/Donor Questionnaires.

3.9 Inform clinic supervisor or designated deputy of all irregularities immediately. The donor will be accepted or deferred by clinic supervisor or designated deputy in case of medical reasons.

3.10 Conducts confidential assessment (risk behaviour interview) with potential donors.

3.11 Educates donors on high-risk behaviour.

3.12 Prepares blood pack with the scale to ensure that correct volume of blood is collected

3.13 Prepares for phlebotomy section and carry out phlebotomy as per the relevant SOP including donor care and education.

3.14 Cares for donor during donation including providing refreshments and education.

3.15 Initiates treatment in emergencies (First Aid/CPR) with the help of the in-charge / SANBS Medical Lead Consultant pending arrival of emergency personnel.

3.16 Completes all documentation post-donation and any additional reports/information as required.

3.17 Provides post-donation care and advice.

KPA 4 Learning and Growth

4.1 Performs Clinic Supervisor duties, roles and responsibilities, according to that job description for that particular time or clinic as per operational requirements.

4.2 Maintains regular two-way communication by attending and participating in monthly staff meetings on matters such as strategy; values; team building; policy changes; SOPs to ensure understanding.

4.3 Assists the Clinic Supervisor in analysing training needs for the unit and manages staff competency through observation on relevant policies and procedures, including completion of relevant CPD’s and POE’s.

KPA 5 Governance

5.1 Maintains and keeps updated staff and equipment files as per relevant policies and procedures.

5.2 Oversees the application of all relevant policies and procedures in the unit as per the SHEQ and Operational policies and procedures.

5.3 Manages medical waste by ensuring that all waste generated during the blood drive are discarded as per the SOP.

5.4 Maintains a safe environment by ensuring that safety procedures are followed as per SOP.

Minimum requirements

Education

• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Sciences.
• Code B or EB Manual driver’s license.

Experience and knowledge requirements

• 2 years Registered Professional Nursing experience.

Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. under-standing of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures

• Relevant SANBS policies and Procedures.
• Standards of Practice for Blood transfusion in SA.

Blood Bank Technologist / Technician

Position summary

Industry: Medical Technology

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Mahatma Ghandi

Remuneration: R 367,633.00

EE position: No

Introduction

An opportunity has become available for a Blood Bank Technologist. The incumbent will perform routine testing functions in Blood Banks including but not limited to, compatibility, post natal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations. To check and verify test results performed by Registered Blood Bank Technicians, Registered Trainee Technicians and Registered Student Technologists.

Job description

Key Performance Areas

• Operational objectives
• Specialist Technical functions
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance
• Customer relations

Special Requirements:

Job Specific Requirements:

• Overtime as required
• Night shift and weekend duties as rostered
• Occasional local and national travel

 Person Specific Requirements:

• General physical health and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Person cannot be colour blind
• Details conscious
• Proficient eye-sight

Competencies:

Cognitive:

• Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Judgement and Decision Making

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
• Teamwork

Minimum requirements

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

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