Blood Storage & Distribution Technician - Madison, WI
About The Position
The Blood Storage & Distribution Technician receives, processes, packs, and ships blood products and samples for hospital orders. The technician triages orders by the date and time needed, selects and carefully packs products with appropriate temperature-regulating materials to ensure safe transport, communicates with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintains records to preserve product traceability. The role requires a positive, proactive, customer-focused approach and reliable attendance for each scheduled shift. This is a full-time, third-shift position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Required training takes place during the first four weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and full attendance is mandatory. Pay is $19.61 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials of $3.00–$5.00 per hour depending on the day of the week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Good computer skills.
- Attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
- 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.
- Full attendance during the first four weeks of required training.
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 good 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 and make decisions based on visual inspection 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 perform disposition of unacceptable product.
- Make hospital deliveries as assigned.
- Communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors.
- Attend scheduled shifts and interact positively and compassionately 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: 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
