Blood Storage and Distribution Technician - Tulsa, OK

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Tulsa, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Blood Storage and Distribution Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for receiving, processing, packing, and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. The technician will triage orders based on urgency, carefully pack life-saving blood products with appropriate temperature regulation for safe transport, and communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors. Maintaining product records for traceability is also a key aspect of the role. Team members are expected to show up for every shift and give 100%, interacting positively and proactively with internal and external customers with care and compassion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
Position may require a valid driver’s license
Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods.
Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds.
May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time.
May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.
Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
Perform data entry associated with further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping; maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records.
Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product.
May make hospital deliveries as assigned.