Lot release staff-Bethlehem, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a job that will have a positive impact on the lives of many people? Do you have a passion to work in a fast-paced, not-for-profit environment? Do you want to support our mission of saving lives? Then, Miller-Keystone Blood Center may be the right fit for you!

At MKBC, we save lives every day by providing blood products to hospitals in PA and NJ. The Lot Release position reviews donor histories and related reports to verify eligibility and suitability, investigates duplicate donors, resolves discrepancies, completes lot release activities, maintains accurate documentation, and generates CQIs as needed to support the timely review and release of blood products. The anticipated hourly rate starts at $19.00 an hour and is commensurate with experience. In addition, Miller-Keystone offers the following to all full-time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Prescription Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• Fitness/Gym reimbursement
• Retirement Savings Plan
• And Much More!

What you will be doing:

• Reviews donor history questionnaires and related reports for completeness and accuracy to determine donor eligibility and suitability before and after donation.
• Contacts donors to clarify missing or conflicting information and resolves questionnaire discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Completes daily lot release activities and communicates completion status and outstanding units to the laboratory.
• Identifies, investigates, and resolves duplicate donor records; completes required record updates, attributes, and documentation.
• Generates CQIs as needed and reviews RERV, Splenectomy, and other applicable reports to identify issues requiring follow-up.
• Completes component retrievals, tracks DINs during Sitemaster downtime, enters mDHQs into BBCS, and assists with 16-year-old consent and donor reviews.
• Maintains accurate, traceable records and performs all responsibilities in accordance with SOPs, cGMP, organizational policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

What you will bring to the role:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, plus 1-3 years of experience in healthcare, medical blood bank, or data entry experience is required.

• Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions independently and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with donors, coworkers, and other stakeholders.
• Works independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and accountability.
• Demonstrates flexibility and availability to adjust work schedules based on Blood Center operational needs.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and maintains accurate, complete, and timely documentation.

Additional information:

This position reports to the Quality Support Supervisor and will be based out of MKBC in Bethlehem, PA. They will be responsible for working the following schedule:

• The normal hours for this on-site position are Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Must have flexibility to support additional hours as need.

EEO Statement

Miller-Keystone is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants are welcomed and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. It shall endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation requested by all employees with documented disabilities who are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this position. An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of these screenings.