Component Tech-Night Shift

Mississippi Blood Services - Flowood, MS

Flowood, MS

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Mississippi Blood Services seeks a loyal, consistent, and precise person needed to work in our production laboratory. This lab position includes preparing quality biological components in strict compliance with SOPs; performing detailed record keeping; and preparing plasma shipments. If you are patient, conscientious and accurate with strong attention to detail; and can interact with co-workers in a helpful, supportive way - you'll fit in perfectly here.

Responsibilities

• Must be detail-oriented and organized with all paperwork.
• Balance and load products intended for separation into centrifuge accurately, adjusting setting according to production intentions.
• Follow procedures for extraction of the various blood components produced, ensuring the highest possible quality.
• Organize, apply standard product labels and store all components produced with complete accuracy.
• Organize, identify and perform computer entry of every product on a daily basis with complete accuracy.
• Perform all aspects of shipping salvage plasma to commercial vendors.
• Perform procedures for preparation of special blood components.
• Responsible for the completion of work from previous shift (within approved limitations).
• Perform product Quality Product Control on blood and blood products as required.
• Maintain regular attendance on regularly assigned shift. Maintain flexibility and availability to work overtime and cover other shifts as needed.
• Responsible for the daily QC of the component lab to include Temperature Checks, RPMs and Deceleration Checks, Weld Integrity Checks, Red Blood Cell Recovery, Equipment Preventative Maintenance, and Equipment Calibration.
• Perform other tasks assigned by laboratory management.
• Attend any meetings deemed necessary by laboratory management.
• Participate in continuing education as deemed necessary by laboratory management.
• Maintain minimum score of 100% on competency testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Stable work history
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Organizational skills to provide a productive work flow.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal.
• Ability to meet flexible working schedule, as required to meet patient needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries determined by education/experience
• Outstanding benefits
• Congenial work environment