Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

American Red Cross • Johnstown, PA

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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. The technician prioritizes orders by required date and time, selects and packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains records that preserve product traceability. The role also involves ensuring products meet release requirements, managing inventory, meeting production and customer requirements, entering and reviewing manufacturing and shipping records, and identifying and quarantining products that do not meet quality standards. Hospital deliveries may be assigned.

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to work other days and hours, including weekends and holidays, based on department needs. Pay is $17.50 per hour, with applicable differentials for late-night, overnight, and weekend work. The position requires extended periods of standing and may involve working in walk-in refrigerators or freezers and wearing protective clothing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
• Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
• May need a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, pack, and ship blood products and samples for hospital orders.
• Prioritize orders according to required dates and times and select appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport.
• Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
• Maintain product records to preserve traceability.
• Ensure products and samples are suitable for release and meet production goals.
• Apply good inventory management practices throughout manufacturing and shipping.
• 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 and make decisions using visual inspections and information from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
• Identify and quarantine products and samples that do not meet quality requirements, and dispose of unacceptable products.
• Make hospital deliveries when assigned.
• Interact with internal and external customers in a positive, proactive, customer-focused manner, demonstrating care and compassion.
• Show up for assigned shifts and support team members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days per year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays: 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