Blood Production Specialist/Core Services (2nd shift)

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, enable life-saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise.

About the role

Under the direction of the department leadership, prepares quality biological blood components within the prescribed time following regulatory and operational standards as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures and departmental procedures.

Schedule

Tuesday–Saturday, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM. Evening and weekend shift differentials apply.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Recovered Plasma
• Manufactures Neonatal RBCs
• Sterile docks Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis and Neonatal RBCs
• Performs leukoreduction of Whole Bloods and RBCs
• Manufactures Cryoprecipitate, Pooled Cryoprecipitate, and Cryo Reduced Plasma
• Labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements
• Manufactures additional specialty products as needed by customer base
• Follows procedures pertaining to the proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products
• Performs and documents equipment function checks and QC as required
• Maintains a level of productivity that allows the department to achieve production goals
• Works weekend, holiday rotations, and on-call as needed
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Less than 1 year (1–6 months) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Skills

• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals
• Above-average attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions
• Aptitude for computers and data entry
• Ability to manage interruptions in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service and communication skills
• Able to organize work to provide productive workflow needed in component manufacturing
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team
• Organized, able to prioritize, and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Be able and available to work a flexible working schedule as required based on volume and timing of blood collections
• Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instruction
• Understands military time

Tools and Technology

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21)
• Lab-specific equipment, including but not limited to: Sealers, Centrifuge, Water bath, Scales

Pay

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employees are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Short- and Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 7% dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match
• Voluntary programs
• Discount programs