Blood Bank Technician

Job Description:

Perform all operational functions (manual and automated) according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and within the required timeframes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Check weighing of waste by the waste disposal company.
• Collect and place medical waste containers in the designated area daily for removal and disposal by the approved waste removal company.
• Receive reagents and proficiency tests and store them in designated areas at the correct temperature.
• Prepare documentation for waste traceability:
• Dispose of waste according to SOP:
• Check blood and blood product stock levels. Report expired units.

Job Requirements:

• Other (knowledge and skills), e.g. understanding of relevant legislation; knowledge of relevant company procedures.
• As per HPCSA registration requirement as Medical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
• HPCSA Registered Biomedical Technician / Technologist (Blood Transfusion).
• Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.