Hospital Blood Services Coordinator

The Blood Connection, Incorporated; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll?

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and

Dental

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

The Blood Connection in North Charleston, SC seeks a Hospital Services Specialist to ensure timely blood product distribution and efficient transport. You will work closely with couriers to deliver order accuracy and maintain high levels of customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating routes, handling shipping/receiving of blood components, and supporting hospital blood banks while complying with AABB and FDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License with clean record.
• Strong communication and courteous interaction with patrons and staff.
• Ability to organize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate with team and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Fill and deliver orders accurately and on time.
• Coordinate routes and pickups for timely processing.
• Handle shipping/receiving of blood components per regulations.
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Route coordination

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

• 24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it over
• Potential Company Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401kRetirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance

Schedule:

• Tuesday-Saturday, rotating Sunday and Monday 2:00pm-10:30pm
• Saturday-Wednesday, rotating Thursday and Friday 10:00pm-6:30am
• Tuesday-Saturday, rotating Sunday and Monday 10:00pm-6:30am

Shift Differentials:

• Extra $1.50/hr. Monday - Friday after 7:00pm
• Extra $2.00/hr. Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm
• Extra $3.50/hr. Saturday and Sunday 7:00pm to 7:00am

Position Overview

• Responsible for assuring that all hospital customers receive blood products as ordered, the transport of products is performed as efficiently and timely as possible, and that excellent customer service is delivered at all times.
• Responsible for the safe and effective distribution of blood and blood components and all aspects of the distribution process in accordance with AABB and FDA guidelines.
• Must work closely with the couriers to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Requires excellent customer service skills.

Essential Functions

Hospital Services Tasks:

• Ensures that all orders are filled and delivered in a timely manner
• Coordinates routes and pickups to ensure timely processing and delivery
• Performs all procedures for the shipping and receiving of blood components
• Assists in inventory management and stock rotation of blood and blood components
• Provides support to hospital blood banks served by the blood center
• Ensures that all orders are filled and delivered in a timely manner
• Performs modifications of blood products as expected (irradiation, washing, freezing, etc.)
• Works closely with couriers for most efficient routes
• Works with others to fulfill the mission of The Blood Connection

General Work Practices:

• Practices good customer service relations with co-workers, clients, and the general public
• Operates company vehicles in a safe manner
• Produces accurate, precise, and legible documentation
• Performs on-call duties as assigned
• Performs housekeeping duties as needed to keep a clean and orderly work area and
• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License with no major infractions and dependable transportation
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
• Standing or walking for an extended period
• Bending and twisting