Component Production Tech I

Gulf Coast Blood•Houston, TX

About The Position

Join our team of heroes! Are you seeking daily adventure while advancing your career? Look no further. We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to perform a wide variety of detailed and sequential tasks, according to standard operating procedures, resulting in the production and final labeling of blood components. Working in a highly regulated, and team-oriented environment. The Component Production Technician will prepare, document, evaluate, perform routine labeling, and blood components according to standard operating procedures, as well as operate and maintain equipment used in the processing and labeling of blood components. The incumbent is responsible for processing the following biological components: Red Blood Cells, platelets, cryoprecipitate AHF, single donor plasma, source leukocytes, recovered plasma and a variety of special orders. This role is great for those who do not mind repetitive work and standing for long periods of time. Just For You: Career advancement opportunities. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES. 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.
Complete additional duties as assigned