Production Specialist - 1st Shift

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.

Responsibilities

• Follows procedures pertaining to the proper storage of RBCs, platelet products, and frozen products.
• Provides excellent customer service by communicating with hospital representatives regarding orders, addressing inquiries, and assisting with order-related needs to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.
• Receives, reviews, and processes incoming blood product and pharmacy orders, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.
• Picks, packs, and prepares blood products and pharmacy orders for shipment and distribution in accordance with established procedures.
• Delivers blood products and pharmacy orders to hospitals and other designated locations, ensuring safe handling and timely delivery.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Less than 1 year (1-6 months) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Valid Driver's License 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 skills.
• 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.
• 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, Title21).
• Lab-specific equipment, including but not limited to: Sealers, Centrifuge, Water bath, Scales.

Schedule

Standard Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

On-Call: Participates in a rotational on-call schedule, including coverage before and after regular hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Shift Differentials: Evenings (after 6:00PM) - $1.50/hr; Weekends - $2.00/hr

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% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
• Voluntary programs
• Discount programs
• Others