Component Tech- 2nd Shift

Mississippi Blood Services•Flowood, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Mississippi Blood Services seeks a loyal, consistent, and precise person to work in their production laboratory. This lab position includes preparing quality biological components in strict compliance with SOPs; performing detailed record keeping; and preparing plasma shipments. The ideal candidate is patient, conscientious, and accurate with strong attention to detail, and can interact with co-workers in a helpful, supportive way.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Stable work history
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
Organizational skills to provide a productive work flow.
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal.
Ability to meet flexible working schedule, as required to meet patient needs.
Must be able to train during the day.

Responsibilities

Must be detail-oriented and organized with all paperwork.
Balance and load products intended for separation into centrifuge accurately, adjusting setting according to production intentions.
Follow procedures for extraction of the various blood components produced, ensuring the highest possible quality.
Organize, apply standard product labels and store all components produced with complete accuracy.
Organize, identify and perform computer entry of every product on a daily basis with complete accuracy.
Perform all aspects of shipping salvage plasma to commercial vendors.
Perform procedures for preparation of special blood components.
Responsible for the completion of work from previous shift (within approved limitations).
Perform product Quality Product Control on blood and blood products as required.
Maintain regular attendance on regularly assigned shift. Maintain flexibility and availability to work overtime and cover other shifts as needed.
Responsible for the daily QC of the component lab to include Temperature Checks, RPMs and Deceleration Checks, Weld Integrity Checks, Red Blood Cell Recovery, Equipment Preventative Maintenance, and Equipment Calibration.
Perform other tasks assigned by laboratory management.
Attend any meetings deemed necessary by laboratory management.
Participate in continuing education as deemed necessary by laboratory management.
Maintain minimum score of 100% on competency testing.