Blood Processing Technician

The Blood Connection•Morrisville, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Team Leader Responsibilities (If Applicable)

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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