Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

As a Blood Product Distribution Technician at the American Red Cross, you will use advanced computer systems to receive, process, pack, and ship blood products for hospital orders, ensuring safe transport and maintaining product traceability. The role involves inventory management, quality control, and communication with hospital clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.
• Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
• Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
• Perform data entry associated with further manufacturing, labeling, storage, ordering, and shipping; maintain and review accurate physical and electronic manufacturing records.
• 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, and perform the disposition of unacceptable product.
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned.
• May require flexibility to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays, to meet the needs of our hospitals.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good computer skills; the ability to learn and navigate multiple types of software programs.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills.
• Valid Driver's license and good driving record

Skills

• Blood Product Distribution
• Inventory Management
• Quality Control
• Regulatory Compliance
• Documentation Accuracy
• Decision Making
• Computer Skills
• Software Navigation
• Product Traceability
• Packing and Shipping
• Client Communication
• Vendor Communication
• Valid Driver's License

Languages

English