Blood production/Core Processing (PT) 2nd shift

Versiti, Inc. • Grand Rapids, MI

7d

About The Position

Under the direction of department leadership, prepares quality biological blood components within prescribed timelines and in accordance with regulatory and operational standards, Standard Operating Procedures, and departmental procedures. The position manufactures and processes a variety of blood components, labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements, follows product storage procedures, and performs equipment checks and quality-control documentation. The schedule is issued 2–3 weeks in advance and is 3 days per week, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., for 24 hours per week on varying days. It includes rotating weekends (every third weekend) and rotating holidays (one summer and one winter holiday).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 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 provide productive workflow in component manufacturing.
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule based on volume and timing of blood collections.
• Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instruction.
• Understanding of military time.
• Familiarity with general office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax machine, and copy machine.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with Blood Establishment Computer Systems and Title 21 software systems.
• Ability to use laboratory equipment, including sealers, centrifuges, water baths, and scales.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Recovered Plasma.
• Manufacture Neonatal RBCs and sterile-dock Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis and Neonatal RBCs.
• Perform leukoreduction of Whole Bloods and RBCs.
• Manufacture Cryoprecipitate, Pooled Cryoprecipitate, and Cryo Reduced Plasma.
• Manufacture additional specialty products as needed by the customer base.
• Label products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements.
• Follow procedures for proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products.
• Perform and document equipment function checks and quality control as required.
• Maintain productivity sufficient to help the department achieve production goals.
• Work weekend and holiday rotations and on-call, as needed.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time regular employees.
• Paid time off 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