Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician - Johnstown, PA
About The Position
The Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders. The role triages orders according to the date and time needed, selects and packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials for safe transport, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains records to preserve product traceability. The technician ensures products and samples are suitable for release, supports production goals and quality standards, and provides positive, proactive, customer-focused service to internal and external customers. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flexibility is required to work outside scheduled hours, including late nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires standing, stretching, stooping, and bending for extended periods; moving objects up to 50 pounds; and potentially working in walk-in refrigerators or freezers and wearing protective clothing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good computer skills.
- Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
- Good decision-making skills.
- Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
- Ability to lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
- Ability to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields.
- Flexibility to work outside regular scheduled hours, including late nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
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.
- Triage and prioritize orders based on the date and time products are needed and customer requirements.
- Select and pack products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials to ensure safe transport.
- Ensure products and samples are suitable for release and meet production goals and quality standards.
- Perform inventory management throughout manufacturing and shipping.
- 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 make decisions that meet time requirements and quality standards.
- Identify and quarantine products or samples that do not meet quality requirements, and disposition unacceptable products.
- Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
- Interact positively and proactively with internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion.
- Show up for scheduled shifts and contribute fully as a team member.
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, comprising 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
