Automation Specialist

Full Time
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Memorial Blood Centers (MBC.ORG), a division of Innovative Blood Resources (www.innovativebloodresources.org), has been saving and sustaining lives since 1948. We supply blood and blood components, state-of-the-art laboratory services, and biomedical expertise to area healthcare partners, national blood centers, biotechnology companies, research institutions, and international clients. Operating 10 donor centers and conducting hundreds of blood drives each month, we are proud to be an independent nonprofit that supplies over 30 area hospitals and more than a dozen air ambulances with life-saving blood—from our community, for our community.
Responsibilities:
Summary:

This position will be focused on automation collections including double red cells, plasma, and platelets, in addition to helping draw whole blood as needed. Must be accurate in documenting, taking blood samples, working with blood donors and staff, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards, cGMP, SOP’s, and regulatory standards. Maintains a professional appearance and attitude while ensuring excellent customer service.


$1000 Sign on Bonus!


Schedule:
Variable schedule - Mon - Sat, may be scheduled between 6:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: St. Paul, Plymouth, Richfield or one of our metro donor centers.


Job Responsibilties
:

  • Works independently and efficiently to perform donor physical assessments and phlebotomy procedures, using aseptic methods.
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding of established policies and procedures within the department.
  • Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance.
  • Provides appropriate post-phlebotomy care to donor.
  • Performs site review to ensure accuracy, acceptability, and completeness of all documentation to prevent loss of units.
  • Appropriately uses and manages all equipment used in the collection of whole blood / apheresis.
  • Ensures a clean and orderly work area, including management of supplies to minimize waste.
  • Adheres to safety guidelines to assure compliance with regulatory agencies.
  • Maintains composure in the work place and manages conflicts appropriately to ensure that the department runs efficiently and smoothly.
  • Demonstrates good customer service skills in both donor and co-worker relations.
  • Understands and supports organization's Values, Vision and Mission.
  • Reliable and able to work scheduled shifts to meet donor needs.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits: Full Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Retirement Plan

Qualifications:
Education:
HS Diploma or equivalent
Completion of double red cell training at blood bank or other health-care facility

Experience:
Minimum 1 year of experience or the equivalent

Licenses:
Valid driver’s license and reliable transporation to and from work
Phlebotomy certification preferred


Physical Demands:

Required to regularly stand, use hands, reach with arm, talk and hear. Frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, and kneel. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.


Other:
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Accurate oral and written communication
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Willingness to follow direction from management
Dexterity in handling equipment with latex gloves
Ability to work well with others, under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and other metrics
Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules and SOPs

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