Blood Processing Technician

24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it over
Potential Company Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance

Shift Schedules Available:

Wednesday-Saturday 9:00pm-7:30am

Shift Differentials:

Extra $1.50/hr. Monday - Friday after 7:00pm
Extra $2.00/hr. Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm
Extra $3.50/hr. Saturday and Sunday 7:00pm to 7:00am

Position Overview

Responsible for the safe and effective manufacturing of blood and blood components and all aspects of the distribution process in accordance with AABB and FDA guidelines.

Essential Functions Component Manufacturing Tasks:

Performs the manufacture of blood components from units of whole blood in a safe and timely manner
Performs modification procedures of blood products as needed
Performs computer entry of all manufactured or modified blood products
Performs daily, monthly, quarterly control (and other QC as applicable) on all equipment used in the manufacturing process
Performs product labeling

General Work Practices:

Maintains a clean and orderly work area
Performs on call duties as assigned
Produces accurate, precise, and legible documentation at each level of the manufacturing and distribution process
Performs duties with minimal errors
Performs other duties as assigned or required

Team Leader Responsibilities (If Applicable) Documents and Record Management:

Assures procedures and forms are uniform and adhere to the organization’s document control directives
Complies with the organization’s document control directive in terms of uniformity of design and layout; document approval and use; avoidance of antiquated documents; archiving of replaced documents; and document storage, retention and retrieval
Assures records are generated according to instructions in related procedures, and those applicable regulatory requirements and accreditation standards are met in terms of record review, retention and storage

Administrative Tasks:

Assists with supervising, coaching, and training of assigned staff
Provides input regarding staff performance and evaluations
Directs workflow of component processing and assures communication between shifts
Assures completion of duties by staff members
Assists in procedure development and implementation
Assists in reviewing records
Assists in maintaining appropriate levels of supplies and materials needed for component manufacturing

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to follow SOP in a heavily FDA regulated environment
Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
Standing or walking for an extended period
Bending and twisting