Collect and manufacture blood products, including COVID-19 convalescent plasma, in compliance with industry standards.
Prescreen donors for eligibility in accordance with FDA and AABB guidelines.
Perform specialized quality control tests to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
Prepare blood samples for testing and send them to designated laboratories.
Oversee proper release, inventory management, and distribution of blood products.
Manufacture various blood products, including whole blood, packed red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, COVID-19 convalescent plasma, and recovered plasma, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Conduct quality control testing for red blood cells, platelets, and blood bank instrumentation in adherence to SOP.
Coordinate and conduct mobile blood drives at remote sites to increase donor participation.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and quality control on blood bank equipment.
Evaluate and recommend new techniques, technologies, and equipment for potential use in the blood bank.