Blood production/Core Processing (PT) 1st shift

Versiti • Grand Rapids, MI

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of department leadership, prepares quality biological blood components within prescribed timeframes and in accordance with regulatory and operational standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and departmental procedures. The schedule is provided 2–3 weeks in advance. The position works three days per week, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (24 hours per week), on varying days, with a rotating weekend schedule every third weekend and rotating holidays (one summer holiday and one winter holiday).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required; the posting also lists experience as less than one year and 1–6 months.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms, operating and maintenance instructions, and department manuals.
• Above-average attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions.
• Computer aptitude and data-entry skills.
• Ability to manage interruptions in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to organize work to support productive workflow in component manufacturing.
• Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks at once.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule based on the volume and timing of blood collections.
• Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instruction.
• Understanding of military time.
• Ability to use general office equipment, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems and Title 21), and lab-specific equipment including sealers, centrifuges, water baths, and scales.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures red blood cells (RBCs), fresh frozen plasma, and recovered plasma.
• Manufactures neonatal RBCs.
• Sterile docks Pedipaks to platelet apheresis and neonatal RBCs.
• Performs leukoreduction of whole blood 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 the customer base.
• Follows procedures for proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products.
• Performs and documents equipment function checks and quality control as required.
• Maintains productivity sufficient for the department to achieve production goals.
• Works weekend and holiday rotations and on-call, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time regular employees.
• 401(k) with a 7% dollar-for-dollar match for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Voluntary programs and discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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