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 role 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 to preserve product traceability. The technician also supports inventory management, accurate manufacturing and shipping documentation, quality standards, and production goals. Hospital deliveries may be assigned. The standard schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Candidates must be available to train full time on day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during the first 4–6 weeks of employment. Pay is $18.00 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials; Saturday hours receive an additional $2.00 per hour. Salary may also reflect geographic location, skills, experience, and internal comparisons.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good computer skills.
- Attention to detail and accurate documentation.
- Good decision-making skills.
- A valid driver's license may be required.
- Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing 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.
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 the correct 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.
- 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 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.
- Show up for assigned shifts and interact positively and proactively 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, including 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
Education Level
High school or GED
