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Trainer Production and Distribution

Versiti, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, United States


Overview
Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary
Directly reporting to the Production and Distribution Training Manager, the Production and Distribution Trainer is responsible for collaborating with Blood Operations Instructional Designers to develop and implement technical training programs for Core Processing, Specialized Production, and Hospital Services staff.

Total Rewards Package
Benefits

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

Conducts and oversees the basic training, re-training, continuing education and competency of employees assigned to each area of Blood Production and Distribution to ensure training timelines are met

Coordinates training schedules of staff with leadership

Accountable for all training documentation and record maintenance

Provides technical assistance to staff and management

Assesses performance by performing work observations and identifying performance gaps.

Supports process improvements and manufacturing changes

Flexible to adjust schedule as needed to maintain training progress

Demonstrates the organization’s core values and displays the highest level of customer service possible with internal and external customers

Collaborates on the development of technical training materials and coursework

Maintains technical training materials and coursework

Implements agreed upon training to employees to enhance learning and technical competencies

Assists with review and implementation of standard operating procedures

Maintains competency in functions for which training is conducted

Serves on various committees/teams and attends meetings

Travels to company locations as needed (Travel requirement

Demonstrates Good Laboratory Practices (GPL) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs)

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma required

equivalent required

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience

1-3 years blood production or related experience required

1-3 years training experience preferred

Strong customer service experience preferred

Working knowledge of adult learning principles preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess facilitation competencies to ensure an environment conducive to learning that provides trainees opportunities to interact and practice skills required

Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization, make decisions, be well organized, and be detail oriented required

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required

Ability to evaluate existing learning solutions for continuous improvement required

Possess an understanding of Blood Operations and/or health care required

Possess a strong understanding of adult learning principles required

Deliver training in multiple modalities and forms required

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multi-task, and work with confidential information required

Tools and Technology

Able to use centrifuges, electronic scales, storage devices, heat sealers, irradiators, and labeling devices required

Able to work in Blood Establishments Computer Systems required

Personal computer, general office equipment (printer, copy machine), Microsoft Word and Excel, Learning Management Software. required

Experience with Articulate 360 preferred. preferred

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