Distribution Technician

COMMUNITY BLOOD CTR INC; Appleton; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused blood center in Appleton is seeking a Distribution Technician. This full-time role involves processing and distributing blood components. Responsibilities include maintaining accuracy in documentation and customer service. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits packages are offered, including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO/Sick Time

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted YMCA membership

Disability and life insurance

Qualifications

• High level of assessment skills.
• Ability to work with moderate to fluctuating loud noise levels.
• Exposed to potentially infectious agents, electrical equipment, and needles.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality components in a timely manner.
• Practices proper customer service skills for dealing with both internal and external customers.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School education or equivalency

Job description

Have you been thinking about a career in the medical field, but weren’t sure where to start? Do you like working behind-the-scenes, but want a job that impacts people in your community? Then consider becoming a Distribution Technician at The Community Blood Center. No experience? No problem. We offer on-the-job training and clear ways for you to grow in our organization. Check it out!

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

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours/week, with flexibility to work eight hour shifts, Monday – Friday from
6:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. OR ten hour shifts, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday fromfrom 6:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School education or equivalency required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Must have good telephone and interpersonal 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.
• Employee may occasionally be required to lift objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

We take care of our team — from competitive wages and valuable training to comprehensive benefits packages. Depending on hours worked, this position can offer:

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