Hospital Distribution Technician
At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide.
About the role
Vitalant is seeking a Hospital Distribution Technician dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, you'll experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead—together.
Your impact as a Hospital Distribution Technician is vital. You will support Vitalant's life-saving mission by managing the inventory of blood and blood products and facilitate the packaging and shipment to local hospitals and patients. Whether you are just starting your career or new to the blood banking industry, we're here to train, mentor, and help you grow.
Responsibilities
- Receive, prepare, and ship routing, ASAP, and STAT orders of blood and blood products, conducting a visual inspection of each product prior to shipment to ensure order accuracy.
- Professionally and safely deliver products to Vitalant customers in a company vehicle.
- Communicate with customers regarding order fulfillment, turnaround times, and product availability.
- Maintain accurate hospital service records for transactions and process fees.
- Monitor all storage requirements, service equipment, and vehicle work areas.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Valid in-state driver's license
- Six months of customer service experience required
- Prior healthcare industry experience preferred
- Able to lift 40lbs
Schedule
Sunday - Thursday, 10:00am - 6:30pm
Pay
Starting pay: $16.45 - $17.15 based on experience
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5k per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
Location: 1503 Bertrand Drive, PO Box 3362, Lafayette, LA 70506