Components Production Technician

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers • Gainesville, FL

6d • $15 - $17

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking Components Production Technicians in Gainesville, FL. A Components Production Technician is responsible for the safe handling and processing of blood and blood components with consistency and precision. The selected candidate will be working in a highly regulated environment to prepare components intended for transfusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements
• Must be able to work evenings, rotating weekends and holidays
• Ability to work consistently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must have good manual dexterity and the ability to operate equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to do basic math including addition, subtraction, proportions, percentages, scientific notation, etc.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting
• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood and blood products
• Perform the lab audit process which includes the quarantine, release and disposal of blood products based on disease testing results
• Filter blood using dockable filters to provide leuko-reduced products
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of instruments and department
• Data processing and input
• Label all available apheresis products and quarantine/discard products, as necessary

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
• Access to wages prior to pay day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees