Blood Lab Technician

Gulf Coast Blood • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of shift supervisor, performs fairly routine work requiring reasonable judgment in the processing of the following biological components: RBC, platelets, cryoprecipitate AHF, single donor plasma, source leukocytes, recovered plasma and a variety of special orders. Tips to thrive in our culture: Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect. Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day. Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences. Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a regulated environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize, identify and document component production daily with complete accuracy into the computer system or manually if needed.
• Weigh, balance and load blood products intended for separation into the centrifuge accurately adjusting setting according to production intentions.
• Organize, apply product labels and store all components produced with complete accuracy ensuring that all procedures are followed.
• Assist as necessary in the daily process of securing quarantined components and perform quality control functions for laboratory equipment as assigned.
• Promptly respond and prepare special patient use requests/assignments and must recognize and interpret special procedures or tags on units and act upon them accordingly.
• Assist with biohazard waste management including collection and internal transport of organizational waste.
• Assist in the RRPL area including organizing, preparing, packing, and shipping of non-transfusable products for research, manufacturing, or Clinical Trials.
• Assure products are properly managed according to standard operating procedure and client specifications in a reasonable amount of time.
• Must comply with OSHA, FDA, AABB, cGMP and other regulatory standards to ensure accuracy, potency, proper identity, and safety of all products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED