Blood Bank Technician (2nd/3rd Shift)

Job overview

Blood Bank Technician in Cincinnati, OH. This is an onsite, full-time position with a starting wage of $21.57 per hour plus shift differential. The University of Cincinnati's Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting for this role in the Components Laboratory. The technician will prepare blood component products for transfusion using specialized equipment and procedures, including red blood cells, platelet concentrates, plasma, and cryoprecipitate. Selected candidates will train on first shift and transition to a permanent second or third shift with rotating weekends.

What you'll do

• Prepare component products for transfusion (i.e., red blood cells, washed red blood cells, frozen red blood cells, deglycerolized red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, recovered plasma, cryoprecipitate, and source leukocytes and blood salvage). Label products (i.e. Red Blood Cells, Fresh Frozen Plasma, Cryoprecipitate and Apheresis Platelets) for transfusion and dispose of unusable units. Assist with instruction/training of students, new employees, residents, etc. Evaluate acceptability of incoming donor specimens and perform electronic data entry related to sample preparation for blood bank testing. Retrieve, interpret, and update blood product inventory data. Prepare pooled cryoprecipitate. Process incoming specimens
• order issue and/or release blood components. Perform quality control checks on selected equipment. Communicate appropriate information to individuals internal, as well as external, to the department. Maintain a safe and clean work area. Monitor inventory of supplies and reagents.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Bachelor's Degree or Four (4) years of relevant work experience

Skills & competencies

blood bank technician

hoxworth blood center

components manufacturing

cincinnati oh

university of cincinnati

full time

health services

2nd shift

3rd shift

weekend work

blood products

laboratory

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs, Professional development & mentorship opportunities, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance, Comprehensive Tuition Remission

Why this role

Degree in Science. Blood Bank experience.

About the employer

University of Cincinnati is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.