Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry
Contract: Permanent
Business Unit: Bethlehem Mobile
Remuneration: R 426,864.00
EE position: No
Introduction
The position is to collect quality safe blood and blood products according to specific targets set per blood drive (fixed or mobile).
Key Responsibilities
- Manages cost per unit for both whole blood and specialised collections within agreed blood drive/donor centre target by determining, packing and loading the consumables for blood drive/donor centre as per the target.
- Maintains and validates equipment to ensure that repairs are done timeously.
- Reports increases/decreases in consumable usage to the Clinic Supervisor as well as discrepancies in consumable stock deliveries.
- Manages stakeholder relations at the blood drive and/or donor centre.
- Welcomes donors by greeting them as they enter the blood drive, assists with and/or guides them to the registration table.
- Asks donors to read pamphlets/posters before medical assessment.
- Helps donors to complete donor forms and clarifies any queries they might have.
- Addresses and/or reports all complaints to the in-charge before or by the end of the shift.
- Ensures that customer needs and priorities are understood at all times.
- Coaches team on customer service through discussion of the root cause of complaints, compliments, and queries.
- Collects whole blood and/or apheresis units to meet assigned target.
- Assists team in packing and off-loading the vehicle at the venue efficiently and effectively.
- Assists with setting up the blood drive in time for the arrival of donors.
- Completes donor documentation and assessment procedure courteously, effectively, and efficiently according to relevant standard operating procedure.
- Assists with identification and registration of donors according to relevant guidelines, and checks the donor form for completeness.
- Assists with recruitment and booking of whole blood and specialised donors to ensure team meets target.
- Conducts basic physical checks on donors as per the SOP, captures all relevant information, and reports any deviation to the person in charge of the clinic.
- Documents results of all basic physical checks on relevant record sheets/Donor Questionnaires.
- Informs clinic supervisor or designated deputy of all irregularities immediately.
- Conducts confidential assessment (risk behaviour interview) with potential donors.
- Educates donors on high-risk behaviour.
- Prepares blood pack with the scale to ensure that the correct volume of blood is collected.
- Prepares for phlebotomy section and carries out phlebotomy as per the relevant SOP including donor care and education.
- Cares for donor during donation including providing refreshments and education.
- Initiates treatment in emergencies (First Aid/CPR) with the help of the in-charge/SANBS Medical Lead Consultant pending arrival of emergency personnel.
- Completes all documentation post-donation and any additional reports/information as required.
- Provides post-donation care and advice.
- Performs Clinic Supervisor duties, roles, and responsibilities according to that job description for that particular time or clinic as per operational requirements.
- Maintains regular two-way communication by attending and participating in monthly staff meetings on matters such as strategy, values, team building, policy changes, SOPs to ensure understanding.
- Assists the Clinic Supervisor in analysing training needs for the unit and manages staff competency through observation on relevant policies and procedures, including completion of relevant CPD’s and POE’s.
- Maintains and keeps updated staff and equipment files as per relevant policies and procedures.
- Oversees the application of all relevant policies and procedures in the unit as per the SHEQ and Operational policies and procedures.
- Manages medical waste by ensuring that all waste generated during the blood drive is discarded as per the SOP.
- Maintains a safe environment by ensuring that safety procedures are followed as per SOP.
Education
- Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Sciences.
- Code B or EB Manual driver’s license.
Experience and Knowledge Requirements
- 2 years Registered Professional Nursing experience.
Other (Knowledge and Skills)
- Relevant SANBS policies and Procedures.
- Standards of Practice for Blood transfusion in SA.
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