Distribution Technician - 2nd Shift

The Community Blood Center; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

PTO / Sick time

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

YMCA membership

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Employee forums

Job summary

The Community Blood Center in Appleton, WI is seeking a Distribution Technician to support processing, labeling, storage and distribution of blood components. This full-time role operates on a 2nd shift, with initial day training and transition to the evening schedule after onboarding.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, equipment upkeep, and customer service to internal and external customers, with potential local delivery in emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalency required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recheck own work for accuracy and perform peer reviews of records.
• Filter, store, label, ship, and irradiate blood components as applicable.
• Prepare recovered components for shipment.
• Perform required equipment maintenance and QC on a timely basis.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Accurately enter data into the computer system.
• Assist with training of new staff or procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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 2nd shift, Monday-Thursday from Noon - 10:30 p.m. Training: Initial training will take place between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for the first 46 weeks to ensure successful onboarding and a smooth transition into the position. After training is completed, the employee will transition to the 2nd shift Schedule Listed Above.

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

• 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 everyone on our team has a voice!

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

The Community Blood Center 4406 W. Spencer St. Appleton, WI 54914 www.communityblood.org www.facebook.com/cbloodcenter

Community Blood Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability ****