Distribution Technician – 3rd Shift

COMMUNITY BLOOD CTR INC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Distribution Technician, where you will play a vital role in processing, preparing, labeling, and distributing blood components. This full-time position offers competitive pay, opportunities for on-the-job training, and essential benefits including health insurance and a retirement savings plan. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork and personal development.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
• Able to perform procedures and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepares high quality components in a timely and efficient manner.
• Filters, stores, labels, ships, and irradiates blood components as applicable.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area, and presents a neat and clean appearance.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Assessment Skills

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.

PAY AND SCHEDULE:

• Competitive pay
• Full-time position, 40 hours/week (3rd Shift)
• Rotating holidays
• Monday – Thursday from 8pm – 6:30am

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.
• 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!