Blood Product Storage & Distribution Technician (Part Time)

American Red Cross • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

The Blood Product Storage & 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 carefully packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains product records for traceability. The technician helps ensure products are suitable for distribution while meeting production goals and quality standards. Hospital deliveries may be assigned.

The position requires a customer-focused, positive, and proactive approach with internal and external customers, as well as care and compassion in all interactions. The standard schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with on-call work required overnight on Wednesday and Friday, 5:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Weekend and holiday work may be required as needed. Pay is $18.25 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials for late-night, overnight, and weekend work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Accurate documentation skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Two years of experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 make decisions that 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.
• Interact positively, proactively, and with 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 per year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays, consisting of 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED