Blood Storage & Distribution Technician
About The Position
The Blood Storage & Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders. The technician prioritizes orders based on when products are needed, selects and packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains records to ensure product traceability. The role also involves working collaboratively and reliably across assigned shifts and interacting with internal and external customers in a positive, proactive, customer-focused, caring, and compassionate manner. The position is full-time, scheduled for four 10-hour days from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Friday through Monday (the workweek begins Friday at 8:30 p.m. and ends Tuesday at 7:00 a.m.). Required training lasts four weeks, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with full attendance mandatory. Pay is $22.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials of $2.25–$5.00 per hour depending on the day of the week. The position may require a valid driver’s license and may include hospital deliveries. Physical work includes extended periods of standing, stretching, stooping, and bending; moving objects up to 50 pounds; and spending time in walk-in refrigerators or freezers. Protective clothing may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good computer skills.
- Attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
- Good decision-making skills.
- Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects up to 50 pounds; and work in walk-in refrigerators or freezers for periods of time.
- Ability to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, and face shields when required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a regulatory, distribution, or manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A valid driver’s license may be required.
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.
- Select and carefully pack blood products using appropriate temperature-regulating materials to ensure safe transport.
- Ensure products and samples are suitable for distribution and meet production goals.
- Manage inventory 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.
- Use 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.
- Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
- Make hospital deliveries as assigned.
- Show up for assigned shifts and interact positively and proactively with internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion.
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
