Job Details
Job Location
Component Production - DFW - Bedford, TX
Description
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Reporting to the Production Supervisor (Supervisor), and under the direction of the Training Coordinator (Coordinator), the Trainer is responsible for the fractionation of whole blood, and the preparation and modification of components (including the proper operation of equipment and the labeling of blood components) for long-term storage or shipment. Under direct supervision, the Trainer will provide training for all department staff, new hires, and in response to errors associated with training or competency. Functions must be completed in a manner consistent with all applicable standards, procedures, regulations and departmental goals and objectives, and must be in compliance with standards set forth by, but not limited to the following regulatory bodies: FDA, AABB, EU, and OSHA. This job requires the ability to perform in adherence to Carter BloodCare (CBC) core values of integrity, accountability, excellence, and teamwork. The Trainer is regarded as a resource to other Techs in the department, may oversee production in the absence of a Supervisor/Coordinator, and is required to learn all department functions, as needed for the shift assigned. The Trainer is considered essential staff and must possess time flexibility to work overtime, respond to emergency, disaster, or weather situations with little or no notice and to attend routine departmental meetings.
Regular full-time attendance is required during production hours.
Qualifications
EDUCATION

• High School Graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one year blood component manufacturing experience
• Some college preferred

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Aptitude for communicating technical knowledge and technique successfully to staff of various learning styles
• Ability to document details accurately and completely, both electronically and manually
• Fundamental aptitude for computer skills, including use of email, ability to use blood bank software, and routine office applications
• Ability to work independently and efficiently when direct supervision is unavailable
• Ability to work with strict time expectations, restraints and deadlines
• Ability/aptitude to perform in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and standards set forth by, but not limited to, the following regulatory bodies: FDA, AABB, EU, and OSHA
• Ability to identify problems, make sound judgments and balance multiple projects simultaneously
• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to assimilate into a team and get along with others in a highly diverse work environment
• Ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks
• Aptitude for leadership or training
• Good organizational skills
• Self-starter preferred

Carter BloodCare is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. Carter BloodCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants and will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an employees or applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic, and veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements, Carter BloodCare complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Carter BloodCare is a Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.