Medical Technologist

Job Summary:

The South African National Blood Service is seeking a highly skilled Medical Technologist to join our team in Centurion. As a Medical Technologist, you will be responsible for performing routine testing functions in blood banks, including compatibility, post-natal, and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.

About the Role:

• Perform manual and automated testing functions in blood banks according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within required timeframes.
• Check blood and blood product stock levels and report expired units.
• Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at correct temperatures.
• Dispose of waste according to SOP and prepare documentation for waste traceability.
• Collect and place medical waste containers in designated area daily for removal and disposal by approved waste removal company.
• Check weighing of waste by waste disposal company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operate all laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with SOP and manufacturer's instructions.
2. Conduct daily cleaning of work area, cold rooms, fridges, freezers, and all blood banking equipment according to SOP and record information.
3. Monitor temperature of all equipment used to store blood and blood products and record information. Report any problems to Supervisor.

1. Ensure all equipment and instrumentation are in working order and report any defects to Supervisor.
2. Participate in continuous safety and quality improvement initiatives.

Education: HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician/Technologist (Blood Transfusion).

Experience and Knowledge Requirements: As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician/Technologist (Blood Transfusion).

Other Requirements: Understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures; computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.