at Heartland Blood Centers in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Specialist Production (3rd Shift, Full Time)
Job Locations
US-IL-Aurora
ID
2024-10004
Category
Manufacturing and Operations
Position Type
Full Time
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.
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 requiredTools 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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We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
We participate in eVerify.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace.
