What are the responsibilities and job description for the Component Laboratory Technician II position at Blood Bank of Hawaii?
About Blood Bank of Hawaii
For over 75 years, Blood Bank of Hawaii has been a vital lifeline for our community. Founded in 1941 as a wartime agency on the grounds of what is now The Queen's Medical Center, we have grown into a leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing lifesaving blood products to 18 civilian hospitals across the state. Every day, we impact countless lives by ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply for patients in need of surgical procedures, treatment for accident victims, those battling illnesses like cancer, and mothers and babies during childbirth. Join our team and become a part of this essential mission!
Primary Purpose:
Under the supervision of the Component Laboratory Supervisor, the Component Laboratory Technician II works independently to perform tasks involved in the manufacture and quality control of blood components.
Benefits & Pay:
- 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Matching 401(K) Plan
- SAVES LIVES EACH DAY
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follows organizational policies and procedures and performs duties in compliance with BBH SOPs, cGMPs and external regulations.
- Assures quality customer service to all customers.
- Receives and prepares whole blood, apheresis blood components, and samples.
- Performs daily production maintenance and QC.
- Produces cryoprecipitate and plasma cryoprecipitate reduced.
- Inspects, labels, quarantines and destroys (discards) blood components.
- Releases components from quarantine.
- Performs all testing required for the quality control of blood components.
- Prepares apheresis platelet products and completes bacterial detection testing.
- Performs tasks and documentation required for the completion of blood component lot release.
- Operates, maintains and performs required quality control procedures on all equipment used in component production and product quality control testing.
- Performs required record review for the Component Laboratory area
- Processes autologous components.
- Follows organizational policies and procedures and performs duties in compliance with cGMP regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Education
- Demonstrated competence as a Blood Bank of Hawaii Laboratory Technician I preferred.
- Previous medical/clinical laboratory experience desirable.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
Skills
- Good oral, reading and written communication skills with the ability to give detailed information or instructions, ask questions that can be easily understood, and read, comprehend and apply information contained in written materials. Clear and legible handwriting.
- Good listening skills with the ability to receive and comprehend detailed oral or written information.
- Good assessment, judgment and problem-solving skills with ability to recognize areas of concern, clarify information that is needed and come up with possible solutions.
- Good interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work with and service diverse individuals and provide excellent customer service.
- Detail oriented and accurate.
- Good organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task and maintain composure and professionalism when working under time constraints.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to productively collaborate and meet goals/objectives.
Other Requirements
- Good attendance.
- Flexible with schedule – able to adjust to varying work schedule and days off
- Professional attitude/behavior towards job responsibilities and internal/external customers.
- PPE’s-Appropriate personal protective equipment to be worn in the laboratory at all times.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.28 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How Many Years of laboratory or blood bank experience do you have?
- Do you have hands-on experience with blood component processing.
- Are you able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays?
Ability to Commute:
- Kapolei, HI 96707 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20