Under the direction of the department leadership, executes quality control testing strategies on Versiti's blood supply to ensure regulatory requirements are met and manufactures platelet products according to operational standards. Enhances existing procedures and services with quality that exceeds customer expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, drive productivity, and build a collaborative environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
- Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
- Performs and evaluates quality control testing on blood products using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counting technologies
- Performs blood product manufacturing on RBCs and PLTs
- Maintains equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance
- Performs testing on proficiency testing for CAP surveys
- Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements
- Accessions and packs blood donor sample tubes for infectious disease testing where applicable
- Performs reconciliations, lot release and client sample release of infectious disease testing
- Performs pathogen reduction production process on blood products, as applicable
- Performs donor antigen testing and antibody titrations, as applicable
- Conducts validation procedures to qualify new production processes
- Assists in annual revisions of procedures
- Supports trainers by coordinating and maintaining staff training and competencies
- Maintains competencies in required tasks in Core Production and/or Hospital Services
- Maintains equipment reagent inventory levels for daily laboratory operations
- Delegates, monitors and motivates team members
- Works in partnership with Leads and Supervisor to improve communication between management and employees
- Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed
- Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelors degree in biology or related science preferred
- Associates degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted by management
Experience
- 1+ year of related work experience in a health care setting is preferred
Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals
- Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers' perspective
- Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions
- Flexibility to work independently and across the department
- Accountable to key performance indicators and department goals
Tools and Technology
- General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
- Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet)
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21)
- Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to:
- Pipettes, Centrifuges, scales, tube sealers, welders
- Freezers, refrigerators
- Sysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, BDFACS Calibur
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- Physical demands: Daily tasks include a mixture of standing, sitting, and walking. Hand-eye coordination with significant manual dexterity and frequent repetitive hand motions. Reaching above the head and lifting up to 40-pound items occurs occasionally. Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential responsibilities. Looking at computer screens or small items is common.
- Mental demands: Requires ability to maintain a routine of intense concentration for long periods, as well as excellent cognitive, analytical, and memory ability.
Environmental hazards: Work with biohazardous material is completed in a laboratory environment wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following internal policies, training, and OSHA standards. Moderate level of noise is present in the laboratory. May perform tasks within cold room for short periods of time.
This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive or in any way construed as an employment contract. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons solely at management's discretion.
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Versiti, Inc.
Oct 24, 2024