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Hospital Services Technician (Union)
Are you seeking an opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Hospital Services Distribution Technician for the American Red Cross!
Hours: Full Time; 1st/3rd shift
2 positions available:
Position 1: 1st/ 3rd shift, Sun- Thursday
Sunday: 1st shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Monday through Thursday: 3rd shift, 10:30 pm - 7:00 am
Position 2: 1st shift, Tues- Saturday
Tuesday- Friday, 630 am - 3:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm
Pay Rate: $17.15 plus any applicable shift differentials (will apply for weekend hours and 3rd shift hours)
Training: 4-6 weeks, M-F, standard daytime hours
Responsibilities:
1: Further Manufacture, store, place orders, distribute and manage return of blood products/samples according to applicable FDA, AABB, CLIA, NRC and Red Cross policies and procedures. Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department. Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution. Appropriately manage any exceptions. Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process. Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
2: Operate, maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies.
3: Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering and shipping. Maintain accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department records. Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples. Perform review of manufacturing records.
4: Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time
requirements and quality standards. Identify and quarantine products/samples that don’t meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples. May perform management of sample tubes.
5: Select best transportation options based on customer requirement and cost. Make hospital deliveries as assigned.
6: Assume lead responsibilities when designated by a supervisor. Participate in on the job training of staff. On-call work may be required.
7: Communicate effectively with customers, vendors and volunteers regarding orders, deliveries and returns.
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Scope: Full knowledge of job. Substantial acquaintance with and understanding of general aspects of the job. Contact within department and occasionally outside of organization.
Qualifications:
Education: High School or equivalent required.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience in a regulatory, laboratory, or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and related experience preferred.
Management Experience: N/A
Skills/Abilities: All technician jobs require good computer skills, attention to detail, accurate documentation and good decision-making skills. Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment. Ability to use a personal computer and applicable software for sustained periods of time. Good communication skills. Ability to work on a team.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
Physical Requirements: The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Available to work overtime, other shifts, early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends. Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time. Work under pressure and within time standards. Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc. when there is exposure to blood and blood products and/or where work location requires.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
