Job Details

• Manufactures Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma and Recovered Plasma
• Manufactures Neonatal RBCs. Sterile docks Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis, Neonatal RBCs
• Performs leukoreduction of Whole Bloods and RBCs
• Manufactures Cryoprecipitate, Pooled Cryoprecipitate and Cryo Reduced Plasma
• Labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements
• Manufactures additional specialty products as needed by customer base
• Follows procedures pertaining to the proper storage of RBCs, platelet products and frozen products
• Performs and documents equipment function checks and QC as required
• Maintains a level of productivity that allows department to achieve production goals
• Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• High School Diploma required
• equivalent required

Experience

• Less than 1 year 1-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required
• Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions required
• Aptitude for computers and data entry skills required
• Ability to manage interruptions in a fast-paced environment required
• Customer service and communication skills required
• Able to organize work to provide productive work flow needed in component manufacturing required
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team required
• Organized, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time required
• Be able and available to work a flexible working schedule as required based on volume and timing of blood collections required
• Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instruction required
• Understands military time required

Tools and Technology

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title21) required
• Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: • Sealers • Centrifuge • Water bath • Scales required