Blood Production Specialist

Versiti•Tinley Park, IL

10d

About The Position

Under the direction of department leadership, the Blood Production Specialist prepares quality biological blood components within prescribed timeframes and in accordance with regulatory and operational standards specified in standard operating and departmental procedures. The role supports blood component manufacturing and production goals while maintaining product quality, documentation, equipment checks, and proper storage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Less than one year of related experience; 1–6 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Ability to read, interpret, and write 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 maintain 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.
Experience or ability to use general office equipment, including a computer, printer, fax machine, and copy machine.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to use Blood Establishment Computer Systems and Title21 software.
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.
Sterile-dock Pedipaks to platelet apheresis and neonatal RBCs.
Perform leukoreduction of whole blood and RBCs.
Manufacture cryoprecipitate, pooled cryoprecipitate, and cryo-reduced plasma.
Label products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements.
Manufacture additional specialty products as needed by the customer base.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.