Distribution Technician - 3rd Shift
The Community Blood Center · Appleton, WI · 4 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Job Summary
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, 3rd shift, Tuesday‑Friday from 10:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Training
Initial training takes place between 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for the first 46 weeks to ensure successful onboarding and a smooth transition into the position. After training is completed, the employee transitions to the 2nd shift schedule listed above.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high‑quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
- Recheck own work for accuracy and perform 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 a timely basis.
- Practice 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.
- Monitor and evaluate temperature recording devices.
- Verify component inventories as directed by CBC SOPs.
- Accurately enter data into the computer system.
- Assist as needed with the training of new staff or new procedures.
- Maintain a neat and clean work area and present a professional appearance.
- Appropriately separate and package biohazard waste.
- Be accountable for economical use of materials and proper use of equipment.
- Comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the CBC Employee Handbook, CBC SOPs, or directives.
- Maintain current job‑related skills by attending in‑services, training sessions, and reading publications.
Qualifications
- High school education or equivalency required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform procedures with attention to detail.
- Skilled 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.
- Requires high degree of acute vision, standing, walking, moderate lifting, carrying, and bending.
- Exposure to potentially infectious agents, electrical equipment, and needles.
- May occasionally be required to lift objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- 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