Blood Component Production Specialist

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan seeks a skilled component manufacturing technician to prepare quality blood components. Under supervision, you will follow SOPs to produce and label RBCs, plasma products and neonatal RBCs, while maintaining strict regulatory standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible shifts with weekend rotations. Training on Blood Establishment and Title21 systems is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, interpret and write operation forms and manuals.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong data entry and computer skills are required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures Red Blood Cells, Fresh Frozen Plasma and Plasma products.
• Performs leukoreduction of Whole Blood and RBCs.
• Label products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements.
• Follow storage procedures for RBCs, platelets and plasma products.
• Operate and verify equipment functions and document QC as required.
• Maintain productivity to meet department goals.
• Work weekend, holiday rotations and on-call as needed.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading & writing documents

Problem solving

Data entry

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent required

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Blood Establishment Computer Systems

Title21

Centrifuge

Sealers

Lab equipment

Job description

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan seeks a skilled component manufacturing technician to prepare quality blood components. Under supervision, you will follow SOPs to produce and label RBCs, plasma products and neonatal RBCs, while maintaining strict regulatory standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible shifts with weekend rotations. Training on Blood Establishment and Title21 systems is provided.