Blood Bank Technician, Third Shift, Hoxworth Components Laboratory Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview The College of Medicine, Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting for a full-time (100% FTE), Blood Bank Technician, in the Components Laboratory. These positions will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. The Blood Bank Technician will prepare blood component products for transfusion, using specialized equipment and procedures. Will perform complex laboratory procedures that include preparation of red blood cells platelet concentrates, plasma, and cryoprecipitate; leukocyte reduction; irradiation; freezing and deglycerolizing; preparation of specialized hospital blood products, and processing and shipping samples to testing laboratory. The candidate must successfully complete an extensive FBI background check as a condition for employment. The incumbent will be trained on first shift, then assigned to work various third shifts (12:00am-8:30am) after training is completed. Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission. If you're a detail-oriented individual with experience in blood product processing, an interest in the field of medicine, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center. Essential Functions 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. Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree. Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement. Required Trainings/Ce