Blood Distribution/Production Specialist 1st shift FT (Thursday-Monday)

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 department to achieve production goals - Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed - Other duties, as assigned - Performs 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