Production Specialist - Hospital Services - Versiti : Job Details

Under the direction of the department leadership, manages product inventories including the receiving, preparing, packaging and arranging delivery of products consistent with all regulatory and compliance standards, while meeting or exceeding the customers' expectations. Demonstrates the ability to take initiative, multi-task, and build a collaborative environment. DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES Processes orders for blood, components and derivative products consistent with regulatory standards while meeting customer expectations Follows procedures pertaining to the proper storage of Red Blood Cells, platelet products and frozen products Processes homecare derivative orders consistent with state pharmacy regulations under the direction of a licensed pharmacist (if applicable) Coordinates delivery of orders to meet customer expectations Coordinates pickup of samples for diagnostic testing meeting customer expectations Manages available product inventories to maximize efficient shipment of blood and derivative products Irradiates blood products meeting regulatory and customer requirements, if applicable Manages products coming in from other institutions meeting regulatory and inventory standards Responds appropriately to product withdrawal, recall and lookback cases Labels products to meet regulatory and inventory requirements Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed Other duties, as assigned Education High school diploma or equivalent required Experience 1-6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Skills and Knowledge Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers' perspective Accountable for delivery of own work activities based on agreed timescales and quality Able to perform basic problem-solving techniques Above average attention to detail Ability to adjust work activities based on volume and priority changes Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals Ability to work cooperatively as well as independently, including without direct supervision Understands military time Tools and Technology General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21, Hospital Management System) Freezers, refrigerators, box cutter Blood processing related equipment including but not limited to incubator/ rotator, irradiator, label printer Temperature alarm monitoring equipment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS Physical demands: Daily tasks include a mixture of standing, sitting, and walking. Hand-eye coordination with significant manual dexterity and frequent repetitive hand motions. Reaching above the head and lifting up to 40-pound items occurs occasionally. Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential responsibilities. Looking at computer screens or small items is common. Mental demands: Requires ability to maintain a routine of intense concentration for long periods, as well as excellent cognitive, analytical, and memory ability. Environmental hazards: Work with biohazardous material is completed in a laboratory environment wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following internal policies, training, and OSHA standards. Moderate level of noise is present in the laboratory. May perform tasks within cold room for short periods of time. Potential exposure to low levels of gamma or x-ray radiation minimized by following ALARA precautions. This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive or in any way construed as an employment contract. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this position at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons solely at management's discretion. Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.