What are the responsibilities and job description for the Component Technician position at New York Blood Center Inc?
Responsibilities
About the role:
If you're passionate about quality, precision, and making a tangible difference, we want to hear from you! In this role, you'll be responsible for expertly preparing blood components from multiple blood collection bags, labeling, record reviewing, and while following our precise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)to ensure top-notch quality. Your attention to detail will help us maintain the highest standards of product integrity, all while adhering to NYBC's rigorous guidelines, regulatory standards, and current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). The component technician’s role is vital in ensuring the highest quality of products are delivered to our patients in need.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare and Process: Work with multiple collection bags to produce high-quality blood components, following all SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
- Document and Log: Accurately prepare and maintain documents and l electronic information related to receiving, processing, and labeling blood products.
- Maintain Equipment: Ensure that all equipment is well-maintained and that your work environment is safe and organized.
- Manage Storage: Oversee the storage of various blood products, ensuring proper conditions, in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Label blood products acceptable for transfusion by following SOPs and using our Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS)
- Package and Ship: Handle the shipping and packaging of products for research and discard, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- High School Diploma/GED (some college science courses preferred).
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Computer skills preferred.
Overview
Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150 hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17 states and delivers one million blood products to 400 U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200 research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
What we offer:
- Competitive Pay: $22.9753/hourAll salaries are pursuant to Local 1199 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Make a Difference: Be a crucial part of our mission to save lives and support our community.
- Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience in the healthcare industry and advance in a supportive environment.
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