Production Specialist, Hospital Services

Job Title

Responsibilities

Manufactures red blood cells (RBCs), fresh frozen plasma, and recovered plasma. Manufactures neonatal RBCs. Sterile docks Pedipaks to platelet apheresis, 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. Other duties, as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma required; equivalent required.

Experience

Less than 1 year 1-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Tools and Technology

General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required. Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title21) required. Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to: sealers, centrifuge, water bath, scales required.