Production Specialist, Hospital Services (Sun-Thurs, 3rd Shift) Job Locations US-OH-Columbus ID 2024-10579 Category Manufacturing and Operations Position Type Full Time Overview Please note: This role requires a valid driver's license. 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, prepares quality biological blood components within the prescribed time following regulatory and operational standards as specified in the Standard Operating Procedures and departmental procedures. WHEN YOU WILL WORK: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm-7:30am On-call availbility as needed Full Time, Non-Exempt role Training schedule may differ from traditional schedule. COMPENSATION: $18.04/hr.+ based on experience - paid training provided Benefits eligible including medical/dental/vision insurance options, 7% 401(k) match, EAP, employee wellness program, generous PTO, and more. Shift differentials for evenings/weekends Evenings (after 6:00pm) - $1.50/hr. Weekends - $2.00/hr. Responsibilities 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 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 Other duties, as assigned Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Qualifications Education High School Diploma required equivalent required Experience Less than 1 year 1-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to read, interpret, and write documents such as operating forms, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required Ability to apply judgment to written or oral instructions required Aptitude for computers and data entry skills required Ability to manage interruptions in a fast-paced environment required Customer service and communication skills required Able to organize work to provide productive work flow needed in component manufacturing required Flexibility to work independently and with a team required Organized, able to prioritize and handle mult