Medical Technologist/medical Technician

Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa

Job Description


DescriptionDo you thrive under pressure? Strive to deliver excellent professional services, your standards-driven, if so this position is for you! Are you motivated to make a positive impact in peoplexe2x80x99s lives through technology across the Western Cape, then the Western Cape Blood Service needs you!A vacancy exists for a Rotational Medical Technologist/Medical Technicianxe2x80x93 Donation Testing (Paterson Grade C2/C1)Purpose of the Job

  • The incumbent will work between 3 laboratories xe2x80x93 Red Cell Serology and Haematology, Immunohaemotology &Transfusion Virology.
  • The incumbent will rotate between laboratories as required and perform all administrative and technical aspects of the job.
  • The incumbent will be trained in each area to ensure the correct and accurate release of relevant test results for safe blood transfusion.
  • The period spent in each area is typically 3 - 4 months but unforeseen circumstances may change the period spent in any area at the discretion of the Head of Donation Testing.
  • The incumbent will participate in the departmentxe2x80x99s lean objectives.
RequirementsMinimum Requirements
  • Senior Certificate
  • National Diploma/B Tech in Biomedical Technology/Degree in BHSc /Technician Certificate - Blood Transfusion
  • Registered with HPCSA
  • Blood transfusion experience is essential
  • Computer literate, preferably knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint.
A combination of the following skills, knowledge, and attributes is required: * Have an affinity for automated lab systems and computer systems.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and be flexible.
  • The working hours are variable and shift and weekend work will be required
Western Cape Blood Service is an equal-opportunity employer. Kindly visit our website, www.wcbs.org.za, and follow the links to apply.Work LevelMid-LevelTypeContractSalaryMarket RelatedDurationEE PositionYesLocationPinelands

Western Cape Blood Service

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1327216
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pinelands, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned