Hospital Services Distribution Technician

Company: American Red Cross
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

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Job Description:

Hospital Services Technician

Are you seeking an e 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: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, occasional weekends and holidays

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour plus shift differential

Training: Monday- Friday, standard daytime hours for 4-6 weeks.

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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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).
* 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.

Interested in Volunteering?

Life's emergencies don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.

Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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