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
Apply by: 7 April 2026