Component Laboratory Technician

Job Summary:

Prepares blood products that meet the safety, purity and potency requirements of FDA and AABB.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enters configuration of each unit of blood into the computer.
• Prepares the following products routinely according to Component laboratory SOP: red blood cells, platelets, plasma and cryoprecipitate.
• Performs all quality control and preventive maintenance as required by SOP.
• Prepares recovered plasma for shipment.
• Prepares filtered red cells.
• Operates and performs QC on sterile connection device.
• Performs computer assisted labeling of blood products.
• Provides excellent customer service, cultivating positive working relationships with all staff, volunteers and external customers.
• Exhibits safety, accuracy, respectfulness and efficiencies within specific job tasks.
• Assists with special projects as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Requires regular standing, reaching and bending to obtain supplies.
• Requires light lifting.
• Requires manual dexterity and color and visual acuity.

Position Specifications:

• High school education.
• Effective verbal communication skills.