Senior Production Specialist (Blood Bank) - 3rd Shift

Versiti Blood Center of IL • Aurora, IL • 4h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13485100

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, 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.\ \ WHEN YOU WILL WORK:\ \ 3rd Shift: 8pm-630am. 4 days a week, 10 hr shifts. Wednesday is a set day, other 3 days felxable/can change week to week.\ Will work every other weekend\ Full Time, Non-Exempt role\ Training schedule: will take place on 1st shift for initial 2-3 months.\ Shift differentials for evenings/weekendsEvenings (after 6:00pm) - \$1.50/hr.Weekends - \$2.00/hr.\ \ Total Rewards Package:\ Compensation\ The target salary for this position is \$22.33 hourly.\ 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:\ \ 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\ Performs other duties as assigned\ Complies with all policies and standards\ \ Qualifications:\ Education\ \ Bachelor\'s Degree in biology or related science preferred\ Associate\'s Degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted by management required\ Experience\ \ 1-3 years 1+ year of related work experience in a health care setting preferred\ Knowledge, Skills and Abilities\ \ Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required\ Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required\ Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers perspective required\ Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions required\ Flexibility to work independently and across the department required\ Accountable to key performance indicators and department goals required\ Tools and Technology\ \ General office equipment (computer, printer, fax

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