Specialist Production-3rd Shift

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.

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.

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full‑time regular employees 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.

• Manufactures Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Recovered Plasma
• Manufactures Neonatal RBCs;
  Sterile docks Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis and 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 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
• Complies with all policies and standards

• High School Diploma required
• Equivalent required

• Less than 1 year (1‑6 months) related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals
• Above average attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions
• Aptitude for computers and data entry skills
• Ability to manage interruptions in a fast‑paced environment
• Customer service and communication skills
• Able to organize work to provide productive workflow needed in component manufacturing
• Flexibility to work independently and with a team
• Organized, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Be available to work a flexible working schedule based on volume and timing of blood collections
• Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instruction
• Understands military time

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title
  21)
• Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to:
  • Sealers
  • Centrifuge
  • Water bath
  • Scales