Distribution Technician - Part-Time

Community Blood Center•Appleton, WI

14h

About The Position

The Distribution Technician performs laboratory functions involved in processing, preparing, labeling, storing, and distributing blood and non-blood components. The Community Blood Center provides on-the-job training and opportunities for growth. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week, Tuesday through Thursday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school education or equivalency required.
Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to perform procedures and pay close attention to detail.
Skill in accurate documentation, with emphasis on detail.
High level of assessment skills.
Good telephone and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with moderate to fluctuating loud noise levels.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including acute vision, standing, walking, moderate lifting, carrying, and bending.
May occasionally need to lift objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Exposure to potentially infectious agents, electrical equipment, and needles.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology is desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
Recheck personal work for accuracy and conduct peer reviews of component and equipment records.
Filter, store, label, ship, and irradiate blood components as applicable.
Prepare recovered components for shipment.
Perform required equipment maintenance and quality control on time.
Provide appropriate customer service to internal and external customers.
Deliver blood to local customers on an emergency backup basis as needed.
Monitor and evaluate temperature recording devices.
Verify component inventories according to CBC standard operating procedures.
Enter data accurately into the computer system.
Assist with training new staff or introducing new procedures as needed.
Maintain a neat and clean work area and present a neat, professional appearance.
Separate and package biohazard waste appropriately.
Use materials economically and equipment properly.
Comply with policies and procedures in the CBC Employee Handbook, CBC standard operating procedures, and directives.
Maintain job-related skills by attending in-services and training sessions and reading publications.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage, depending on hours worked.
Health Savings Account (HSA), depending on hours worked.
PTO and sick time, depending on hours worked.
Paid holidays, depending on hours worked.
Paid volunteer time off, depending on hours worked.
403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions, depending on hours worked.
Employee Assistance Program, depending on hours worked.
Discounted YMCA membership, depending on hours worked.
Disability and life insurance, depending on hours worked.
Employee referral bonuses, depending on hours worked.
Regular employee forums and committees.