Distribution Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

Responsible for the performance of a variety of laboratory functions involved in the processing, preparation, labeling, storage and distribution of blood components and non-blood components.

Schedule

• Full-time, 2nd shift: Monday–Thursday, Noon – 10:30 p.m.
• Training: Initial training takes place 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for the first 4–6 weeks, then transitions to the 2nd shift schedule listed above.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
• Rechecks own work for accuracy and performs peer reviews of component and equipment records.
• Filters, stores, labels, ships, and irradiates blood components as applicable.
• Prepares recovered components for shipment.
• Performs required equipment maintenance and QC on a timely basis.
• Practices proper customer service skills for dealing with both internal and external customers.
• May be responsible for delivery of blood to local customers on an as needed emergency backup basis.
• Monitors and evaluates temperature recording devices.
• Verifies component inventories as directed by CBC SOPs.
• Accurately enters data into the computer system.
• Assists as needed with the training of new staff or new procedures.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area, and presents a neat and clean appearance, dressing professionally.
• Appropriately separates and packages biohazard waste.
• Accountable for the economical use of materials and the proper use of equipment while performing duties and responsibilities.
• Complies with all policies and procedures as outlined in the CBC Employee Handbook, CBC SOPs, or directives.
• Maintains current level of job-related skills by attending inservices and training sessions and reading publications.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalency required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Able to perform procedures and attentive to detail.
• Skilled in accurate documentation with emphasis on detail.
• High level of assessment skills.
• Good telephone and interpersonal skills.

Working conditions & physical requirements

• Able to work with moderate to fluctuating loud noise levels.
• Requires high degree of acute vision, standing, walking, moderate amounts of lifting, carrying and bending.
• Exposed to potentially infectious agents, electrical equipment, and needles.
• May occasionally be required to lift objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• PTO/Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee referral bonuses
• Regular employee forums and committees — everyone on our team has a voice!