Quarantine and Labeling Technician

As a Quarantine and Labeling Technician, you will perform final product labeling of all blood products, retrieve products for quarantine, and evaluate products for release for patient use. The role requires working independently with a high volume of work and minimal supervision in a blood banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, label, and store blood products according to applicable Red Cross policies and procedures.
• Receive and review test results, run labeling program and processes.
• May irradiate/x-ray of blood products for special orders.
• Manage sample tubes and prepare for shipment; appropriately manage any exceptions, and ensure products are suitable for release to distribution.
• Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and sample tube management, perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples when necessary.
• Operate, maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples and ensure adequate inventory of required supplies.
• Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on a team.
• Associates degree in science a plus.

Skills

• Regulatory Compliance
• Laboratory Equipment Operation
• Product Labeling
• Blood Banking
• Documentation Accuracy
• Computer Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Product Quarantine
• Product Evaluation
• Medical Equipment Use

Languages

English