Blood Component Production Specialist

Versit

Aurora (IL)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 29,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

7% 401(k) match

Employee wellness program

Generous PTO

Job summary

Versiti is seeking to fill a 2nd Shift role focused on preparing quality biological blood components following SOPs and regulatory standards. The position requires manufacturing RBCs, plasma products and related sterile procedures, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

The role offers evening and weekend differential pay, full benefits, and a comprehensive rewards package. Training is provided, with a schedule that may differ from traditional hours and includes on-call rotations as

Qualifications

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.
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.
Be able and available to work a flexible working schedule as required based on volume and timing of blood collections required.

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