Essential Responsibilities and Duties
1. Reception and Traceability
- Receive whole blood units from collection sites.
- Verify donor identification, labeling, and documentation upon receipt.
- Register units in the system and ensure proper quarantine status.
- Maintain accurate traceability from receipt to final disposition.
2. Blood Component Preparation
- Perform centrifugation and separation of whole blood into:
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
- Plasma (for Fresh Frozen Plasma – FFP)
- Buffy coat for platelet production
- Prepare Fresh Frozen Plasma within required time limits.
- Pool buffy coats and prepare platelet concentrates according to SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with processing timelines, volumes, and environmental conditions.
- Operate and monitor equipment (centrifuges, extractors, sealers, Storage devices).
- Report equipment malfunctions or deviations to the supervisor.
3. Platelet Preparation and Pathogen Inactivation
- Prepare platelet concentrates using the buffy coat method.
- Perform pooling of buffy coats under controlled and aseptic conditions.
- Carry out pathogen inactivation procedures (e.g., amotosalen system) according to SOPs.
- Ensure correct handling, illumination, and post-treatment processing steps.
- Label and document Pathogen Inactivation treated platelet units appropriately.
- Monitor and record critical parameters.
- Identify and report any deviations during PI processing
4. Labeling and Component Status
- Apply ISBT 128 labeling in accordance with procedures.
- Ensure correct labeling only after validation and release from testing.
- Verify product integrity, labeling accuracy, and traceability.
5. Storage and Cold Chain Management
- Store:
- RBCs and plasma under appropriate temperature conditions
- Platelets under controlled agitation and temperature
- Monitor and document storage conditions.
- Ensure maintenance of cold chain throughout processing and storage.
6. Quality Control and Compliance
- Participate in QC sampling for blood components.
- Identify and report non-conformities, deviations, or processing errors.
- Participate in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) implementation.
- Adhere strictly to GMP, biosafety, and infection control protocols.
7. Documentation and Record Keeping
Maintain accurate and complete records for:
- Blood reception logs
- Component preparation records
- Equipment logs
- Labeling and traceability records
- Discard and deviation reports
8. Coordination and Communication
- Coordinate with the testing section (quality control) regarding unit release or discard.
- Communicate any issues affecting workflow, quality, or safety to supervisor
- Support stock updates and inventory reporting as requested.
9. Safety and Waste Management
- Follow biosafety and infection prevention procedures.
- Handle biological materials safely.
- Dispose of discarded or reactive units according to biohazard protocols.
Behavioral Competencies
- Communicates Clearly and Effectively
- Coordination and Team Work
- Attention to Details
- Ability to follow procedures strictly
Technical Competencies
- Basic knowledge of blood component preparation and storage
- Understanding of laboratory information systems (LIS)
- Knowledge of GMP and biosafety principles
