Training Lead Technician

Training Lead Technician

Requirements

• Hold an earned Bachelor’s or higher degree in one of the following disciplines: Anatomical Science, Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cellular Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Ecology, Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Organic Chemistry, Physiology, Nursing
• OR Hold an earned Bachelor’s degree in any discipline AND have 5 years of experience overseeing tissue bank or plasma center operations (in a Supervisor or Manager-level role)
• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior certification in all three primary operational areas of the plasma center (Medical Historian, Phlebotomy, and Processing Technician)
• Completion of all training through Lead Technician
• Demonstrated understanding of center operations in an FDA-regulated environment
• Effective communication, organizational, and technical/problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated work history of above average performance, customer service, and attendance
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and direct the work of others and resolve conflicts effectively
• Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and to maintain complete and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with Training (including but not limited to): (40%)
• Maintains complete and accurate records to ensure that all personnel are competent to perform their assigned duties.
• Reviews employee training materials to meet initial and annual certification requirements.
• Ensures timely completion of cross-training and annual re-certification training.
• Monitors center training needs and performs cross-training, re-training, SOP training, preventative action training and other training as needed.
• Works closely with the Training Supervisor and management team to communicate center/employee needs as they relate to training.
• Communicates regularly with the Training Supervisor and Center Management to ensure compliance with training requirements and that adequate support is provided to employees in the work area.
• Review Quality Control Records as applicable and assigned
• Maintain certification and perform all required duties in the area of Phlebotomy (including, but not limited to): (10%)
• Perform venipuncture of donors and programming of plasmapheresis machine.
• Monitor donors during donation process and manage donor reactions.
• Perform all duties required for the setup, verification, operation, and trouble-shooting of plasmapheresis equipment per SOP, within scope of training. Also, maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain certification and perform all required duties in the area of Medical History (including, but not limited to): (10%)
• Take and record donor pulse, blood pressure, and temperature measures and monitor electronic donor questionnaire system.
• Perform fingerstick, test sample, and record other donor measures to include hematocrit, total protein and weight.
• Enter donor information into the Donor Information System (DIS).
• Coordinate donors to donor floor and compensate donors using the Debit Card system.
• Maintain certification and perform all required duties in the area of Sample Processing (including, but not limited to): (10%)
• Prepare units for frozen storage.
• Collect and store samples from plasma units for testing.
• Perform routine maintenance on the freezer including monitoring freezer and refrigerator temperatures and removing ice buildup.
• Prepare frozen plasma units and samples for shipping following established protocol.
• Manage supplies, assist management team with inventory control procedures, break down empty cartons and assist with proper disposal
• Maintain certification and perform all required duties of Lead Technician (including, but not limited to): (20%)
• Monitors the production areas and donor flow to ensure employees meet goals and comply with company quality standards and procedures.
• Perform change of lot number for soft goods.
• Perform quarterly and annual tube sealer cleaning
• Prepare a non-conforming event log entry, counsel employees on Level 1 non-conforming events, and enter appropriate information into database.
• Coordinates and performs new employee orientation, including company background, health and safety requirements, policies and procedures and other company expectations. (10%)

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.