Blood production/Core Processing (FT)

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO and Holidays

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is seeking a full-time component manufacturing technician. You will prepare quality blood components and operate under SOPs, supporting patient care with high standards of accuracy.

Responsibilities include manufacturing RBCs and plasma products, documenting QC checks, labeling for traceability, and maintaining equipment. Flexibility for weekend/holiday shifts is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; equivalent accepted.
• Less than 1 year to 1–6 months related experience or training required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures RBCs, plasma products, and related components.
• Performs leukoreduction and quality control checks as required.
• Labels products to meet regulatory and inventory standards.
• Maintains equipment and documents QC activities.
• Keeps production within safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call as needed.

Skills

Reading/writing docs

Attention to detail

Data entry

Customer service

Multitasking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independent work

Military time

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Blood Establishment Computer Systems

Title21

Lab equipment (sealers, centrifuge, water bath, scales)

Job description

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

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.

Full Time

Monday-Friday

4:30 PM -12:30 AM every 3rd week, weekend scheduled

Total Rewards Package

Compensation

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Benefits

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes 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.

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

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