Blood production/Core Processing (PT) 1st shift

Versiti, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Versiti Blood Research Institute seeks a team-oriented technician to prepare quality biological blood components following SOPs and regulatory standards. The role involves manufacturing RBCs, plasma products, and neonatal RBCs with attention to accuracy and safety.

Schedule is set 2-3 weeks in advance, 3 days per week, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, totaling 24 hours weekly. Rotating weekends and holidays, with opportunities to grow within a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year to 1 year of related experience or training are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manufactures Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma and Recovered Plasma.
• Manufactures Neonatal RBCs and platelets; prepares sterile pedipaks.
• 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 for proper storage of RBCs, platelets and frozen products.
• Performs and documents equipment function checks and QC as required.
• Maintains productivity to achieve production goals.
• Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Problem solving

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent required

Tools

Microsoft Office

BECS (Blood Establishment Computer Systems)

Title21

Centrifuge

Water bath

Scales

Job description

Overview

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.

Schedule comes out 2-3 weekes in advance. 3 days a week

8a-4:30p 24hrs per week (varying days), with rotating weekends (every 3rd) and rotating Holidays (1 summer, 1 winter)

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.BenefitsVersiti 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