Distribution Technician - 2nd Shift

Kids for the Future; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO/Sick Time

Paid holidays

403(b) retirement savings plan with 
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Employee Assistance Program

Discounted YMCA membership

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

The Community Blood Center in Appleton, WI is seeking a Distribution Technician for a full-time 2nd shift position (Noon–10:30 p.m., Monday–Thursday). You will handle processing, labeling, storage and distribution of blood components with on-the-job training to support community health.

Responsibilities include accurate data entry, equipment maintenance, and professional interaction with internal and external customers.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

• Location 4406 West Spencer Street,Appleton, WI, 54914,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt 35+

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 4–6 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 (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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalency required.
• K nowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• E xcellent 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!

What are you waiting for? Take the next step. Your work can matter — to you and the community. Apply today!