Distribution Technician - 3rd 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.

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.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area, and presents a neat and clean appearance, dressing professionally.
• Accurately enters data into the computer system.
• Assists as needed, with the training of new staff or new procedures.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive wages and valuable training.
• Comprehensive benefits packages including 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.