Distribution Technician – Part-time

COMMUNITY BLOOD CTR INC; Appleton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization in Appleton, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking a Distribution Technician. This role involves processing, labeling, and distributing blood components, with no prior experience required due to on-the-job training. The ideal candidate will require strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and will work in a team-oriented environment. Competitive benefits and wages are offered.

Benefits

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted YMCA membership

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Skilled in accurate documentation with emphasis on detail.
• Ability to work with moderate to fluctuating loud noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
• Filters, stores, labels, ships, and irradiates blood components.
• Performs required equipment maintenance and QC on a timely basis.
• Assists with the training of new staff or new procedures.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform procedures

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 position requires early morning coverage, ideally starting around 5 – 6:00 a.m. Typical shifts are 4-6 hours in length, averaging up to 19 hours per week. We are primarily seeking coverage on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• 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.
• 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:

• Paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Regular employee forums and committees — everyone on our team has a voice!