Production Technician 1 - Tyler Component Lab Tues-Sat 4pm-12:30 (51002)

Carter BloodCare • Tyler, TX

27d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction of the Assistant Operations Coordinator – East Texas (Coordinator), the Component Production Technician 1 is responsible for the fractionation of whole blood and the preparation and modification of components (including the proper operation of equipment and the labeling of blood components) for long-term storage or shipment. Functions must be completed in a manner consistent with all applicable standards, procedures, and regulations and with the goals and objectives of the department, and must be in compliance with standards set forth by, but not limited to the following regulatory bodies: FDA, AABB, EU, and OSHA. This job requires the ability to perform in adherence to Carter BloodCare (CBC) core values of integrity, accountability, excellence, and teamwork. The Comp Tech 1 is considered essential staff and must possess time flexibility to respond to emergency, disaster, or weather situations with little or no notice and to attend routine departmental meetings. Regular full-time attendance is required.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Six months' experience in a repetitive work environment preferred
• Six months' experience in blood banking or other regulated environment preferred
• As a Component Tech 1, the employee is expected to complete training for the Essential Functions within 90 days, as appropriate for the shift they are assigned.
• Ability to document details accurately and completely, both electronically and manually
• Fundamental aptitude for computer skills including use of email, ability to use blood bank software, and routine office applications
• Ability to work independently and efficiently when direct supervision is unavailable
• Ability to work with strict time expectations/restraints/deadlines
• Ability/aptitude to perform in compliance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and standards set forth by, but not limited to, the following regulatory bodies: FDA, AABB, EU, and OSHA.
• Ability to identify problems, make sound judgments and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to assimilate into a team and get along with others in a highly diverse work environment
• Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Fractionation of whole blood
• Preparation and modification of components (including the proper operation of equipment and the labeling of blood components) for long-term storage or shipment
• Functions must be completed in a manner consistent with all applicable standards, procedures, and regulations and with the goals and objectives of the department
• Must be in compliance with standards set forth by, but not limited to the following regulatory bodies: FDA, AABB, EU, and OSHA
• Perform in adherence to Carter BloodCare (CBC) core values of integrity, accountability, excellence, and teamwork
• Considered essential staff and must possess time flexibility to respond to emergency, disaster, or weather situations with little or no notice and to attend routine departmental meetings
• Regular full-time attendance is required.

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