Nokubonga Sibiya

• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• Receive blood and blood product requisitions.
• Perform compatibility testing i.e emergency, routine, type screen and hold cases.
• Issue blood and blood products to patients.

• Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.
• Complying with standards of practice, Accreditation, QC testing, proficiency testing and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain competency records.
• Contribute and participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Capture all relevant information on the computer system accurately and timorously.
• Check and verify test results performed by registered technicians, registered trainee technicians and registered student technologists.
• Assist BB Supervisor with training and competency assessments.

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

Receive blood and blood product requisitions.

Perform compatibility testing i.e. emergency, routine, type screen and hold cases.

Receive blood stocks from the inventory department and other blood banks.

Perform secondary testing, including but not limited to problem crossmatches, postnatal and preliminary transfusion reaction investigations.

• Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
• Performed daily quality control.

• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

· Preparation of practicals for Biomedical Technology Students.

· Marking of Practical reports.

· Maintenance of laboratory reagents.

• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
• Identified patient and labeled specimens with correct information to protect patient from adverse errors.
• Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
• Operated, calibrated, and maintained sophisticated instruments and equipment to facilitate quality laboratory and patient care operations.