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Job Description:

Responsibilities:

store and distribute blood products. Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department.

and interpret various testing procedures on donor specimens and blood products. Repeat tests where appropriate.

3. Perform quality control on products reagents equipment and various test kits. Tracks the quantities of QC testing perfor

med to meet ARC and regulatory requirements.

assist with the maintenance repair and validation of laboratory equipment.

5. Perform low to high complexity manufacturing procedures.

edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.

equipment reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures.

QC staff training as needed.

the quarantine and disposition of unacceptable products. Ensure products are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately.

participate in problem solving on cross-functional teams.

troubleshooting and problem resolution.

12. Perform reviews of regulated documents logs and forms as directed.

other related duties as necessary.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified.



Scope

Perform tasks in a highly regulated environment and in accordance with established standard operating procedures. May provide work guidance and training for new technicians.


Competencies:

The duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job description are representative of the essential functions of the position. The performance management system incorporates competencies which are identified discussed and evaluated in order to meet operational milestones and which are tied to job families and titles. Three types of competencies have been identified; Technical Competencies are job specific skills and methods Core Competencies are the abilities and behaviors expected of all Biomedical Services employees Leadership Competencies are specific abilities and behaviors required of those performing formal management roles or other leadership roles (i.e. Project Leaders). Management and staff should contact Human Resources for further details on the appropriate competencies for a specific position.


Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:

The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Available to work overtime other shifts early mornings evenings holidays and weekends. Requires standing stretching stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift pull push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Work under pressure and within time standards. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats gloves face shields etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time.

Exposure levels are based on the essential functions as stated in this position description; however in some instances variances may occur due to the applicable nature of this position within a particular work site. Therefore the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less than the below stated level.

This position is an exposure determination 1 in view of the fact that the position requires the incumbent work under conditions where the potential exists for the incumbent to make contact with blood or blood components as a result of splashes spills and/or needlesticks. Potential exists to also be exposed to hazardous chemicals.


The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law

Qualifications: Associates degree in science MLT (ASCP) or Associates degree in science plus three years experience in a regulatory laboratory or manufacturing environment required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must meet state and CLIA requirements.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 2pm-10:30pm

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The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

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