Blood Product Distribution Technician: Critical Hospital Support

Vitalant; Missouri; On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with 5% company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vitalant is seeking a Hospital Distribution Technician to support the bedside of patient care by processing and delivering blood products in a fast-paced healthcare setting. You’ll follow strict procedures to ensure accuracy, safety and timely distribution to hospitals and facilities nationwide.

The role involves shift work, with a schedule that includes evenings and weekends, and requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Starting pay ranges from $16.45 to $17.15 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Driver's license with a good driving record required in all locations except PA.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately enter, review and maintain information using computer systems.
• Ability to work the schedule associated with the position, including weekends/holidays/evenings/on‑call depending on location.
• Ability to perform physical requirements, including lifting up to 40–50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and confirm routine and urgent blood product orders from hospitals, providing professional customer service and timely responses to inquiries.
• Select, verify, prepare, package and distribute blood products with high accuracy and complete documentation for patient safety.
• Monitor, store, rotate and track blood product inventory to meet hospital needs.
• Use computer systems and internal software to process orders, document transactions, manage inventory and maintain records.
• Follow SOPs and safety guidelines within a regulated healthcare environment and keep work areas clean and compliant.
• Collaborate with drivers, couriers, hospital staff and team members to manage priorities and, when applicable, deliver blood products to hospitals.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer systems

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Internal software

Job description

Vitalant is seeking a Hospital Distribution Technician to support the bedside of patient care by processing and delivering blood products in a fast-paced healthcare setting. You’ll follow strict procedures to ensure accuracy, safety and timely distribution to hospitals and facilities nationwide.

The role involves shift work, with a schedule that includes evenings and weekends, and requires lifting up to 50 lbs. Starting pay ranges from $16.45 to $17.15 per hour based on experience.