About South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is an independent non-profit organisation that collects, tests, and distributes blood and blood products in eight of South Africa’s nine provinces. The organisation is rated among the top blood services globally due to its world-class testing and collection protocols, with a single donation potentially saving up to three lives.

Job description

South African National Blood Service has an opportunity for a Phlebotomist in the blood collection department. The purpose will be to collect quality safe blood according to specific targets

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.
• Ensure that donor registrations are undertaken professionally, accurately, promptly and in a friendly manner.
• Undertakes Basic Physical Check/Assessment to correctly assess donor suitability for Donations.
• Ensure that Phlebotomy procedures are undertaken professionally according to Standard Operating Procedures and in a friendly manner.
• General Administrative Duties.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Professional Image and visibility

Minimum requirements

• Qualified Phlebotomist.
• Current registration with HPCSA
• Current CPR Certificate to be renewed as required.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a company vehicle from time to time as per operational requirements.
• Current valid code 8 or 10 drivers license
• Must be prepared to work overtime, weekends and variable hours within the prescribed limits and conditions.
• The incumbent will be required to be on his/her feet for a lengthy period, to carry loads of up to 14kg and assist with loading and off-loading vehicles and able to climb stairs.