Job Description

Do you thrive under pressure? Strive to deliver excellent professional services, youxe2x80x99 re standards driven, if so, this position is for you! If you are a Medical Technologist or a Medical Technician and youxe2x80x99re motivated to make a positive impact in peoplexe2x80x99s lives through technology across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!

Purpose of the Job

To process all blood requests and all related queries sufficiently and effectively and to perform other general duties as specified by the Manager - Blood Bank / Processing.

Job description

• Perform Blood Bank technical procedures which include patient sample testing, preparation and issuing of blood products according to Work Instructions;
• Check and reconcile patient information provided against the request form, prepared product, computer data and issue documents to ensure that the correct product is issued to the correct patient;
• Co-ordinate processes with reference to communication, checks, queries, document control and record keeping.
• Perform First-Line and Components processing procedures. Label and Issue red cells and plasma products to Blood Bank.

A combination of the following skills, knowledge and attributes is required:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Have a friendly disposition and willingness to xe2x80x9cgo the extra milexe2x80x9d
• Accuracy in data collection
• Must be able to work as part of a team

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology

or * Medical Technician Qualification

• Registered with HPCSA in Blood Transfusion
• Computer literate
• The working hours are variable, shift work is required with weekend work and call outs.
• Unendorsed valid drivers license

Western Cape Blood Service