Versity Blood Center Of Michigan: Laboratory Technician (Entry Level) – Grand Rapids

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.

Job seekers with a background as a medical assistant, nursing assistant, production worker, laboratory tech can typically do well in this type of role.

A great fit for entry level job seekers!*DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES*
· Manufactures Red Blood Cells (RBCs), Fresh Frozen Plasma and Recovered Plasma
· Manufactures Neonatal RBCs.

Sterile docks Pedipaks to Platelet Apheresis, Neonatal RBCs
· Performs leukoreduction of Whole Bloods and RBCs
· Manufactures Cryoprecipitate, Pooled Cryoprecipitate and Cryo Reduced Plasma
· Laboratory technology experience is helpful in this role
· Labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements
· Manufactures additional specialty products as needed by customer base
· Follows procedures pertaining to the 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*QUALIFICATIONS*Education
· High school diploma or equivalent requiredExperience
· 1-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Exerience with laboratory technology, medical assistant, nursing assistant or production specialist are preferredSkills and Knowledge
· 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 work flow needed in component manufacturing
· Flexibility to work independently and with a team
· Organized, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time
· Be able and available to work a flexible working schedule as required based on volume and timing of blood collections
· Ability to work independently with limited written or oral instructionJob Type: Part-timePay: From $16.56 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Night shift* Weekend availabilitySupplemental Pay:* Signing bonusEducation:* High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:* Laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: One location