Production Specialist, Hospital Services (Full-Time, 1st Shift)

Overview:

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the department leadership, prepares quality biological blood components within the prescribed time following regulatory and operational standards as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures and departmental procedures.

Responsibilities:

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, vacation rotations and on-call, as needed

Other duties, as assigned

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications:

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

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Permanent