Component Technician​/Weekend

This Position is for a Component Technician with a blood service agency located in Flowood, MS.

Hours:

PART-TIME: 11AM-7:30PM ROTATING WEEKENDS.

• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Must be able to 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.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.

Drug Free Workplace. Employer is Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. EOE/M/F/Disabled/Vet