Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders using computer systems and software. The technician triages orders by required date and time, selects and carefully packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains records to preserve product traceability.

The role ensures products and samples are suitable for release and meets production, customer, and quality requirements. It involves inventory management, data entry, record review, visual inspection, and decisions about products that do not meet quality standards. Hospital deliveries may be assigned. The schedule is an evening shift, Thursday through Monday, 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM; flexibility to work weekends and holidays may be required. Pay is $21 per hour, with an additional $2.25 per hour for hours worked after 3 PM.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn and navigate multiple types of software.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure blood products and samples are suitable for release for distribution while meeting production goals.
• Perform inventory management throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Enter data related to further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping.
• Maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records.
• Analyze visual inspections and information from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements, and disposition unacceptable product.
• Make hospital deliveries as assigned.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
• Show up for every shift and interact positively, proactively, and in a customer-focused manner with internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED