Donation Testing Technologist

Introduction

• An opportunity has become available for a Donation Testing Technologist. The incumbent will perform rotational routine Virology, Blood Grouping and NAT testing in the Donation Testing Department.Perform additional support duties when the technical specialists are not available.

Job description

• Ensure operational objectives in the Blood Grouping Section are realised.
• Ensure operational objectives in the Virology Section are realised
• Ensure operational objectives in the NAT Section are realised
• Ensure Instrument and Laboratory Maintenance has been accomplished.
• Ensure Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
• Ensure Specialist Technical / Operational Objectives are achieve

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

• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)
• 1 year Blood Transfusion Experience

Job Specific Requirements:

• Overtime as and when required
• Weekend duties
• May be required to work shifts and night shift as rostered
• Own Transport
• Detail conscious.
• Proficient eye-sight

Apply by: 8 November 2026