Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

Responsible for receiving, processing, packing and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. Ensures safe transport by selecting correct temperature regulating products and maintaining product records for traceability.

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 disposition of unacceptable product
• May make hospital deliveries as assigned

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, attention to detail, accurate documentation, and good decision-making skills
• Position may require a valid driver’s license
• 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
• May be required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.

Skills

• Blood Product Handling
• Inventory Management
• Cold Chain Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Shipping and Receiving
• Documentation Accuracy
• Temperature Control
• Use of protective clothing
• Computer Literacy
• Physical Stamina

Languages

English