Blood Product Storage and Distribution Technician

Posted:
9/10/2024, 9:18:41 AM

Location(s):
Tennessee, United States ⋅ Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

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Job Description:

  • Manufacture, store and distribute blood products/samples. Maintain manual and computer records associated with production or testing. Comply with safety policies and procedures in the work area and use applicable protective equipment at all times to prevent exposure to potentially infectious blood and body fluids. Comply with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) where required.

    Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable Federal, state and local regulations.
    Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other applicable Federal, state and local regulations.

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Job Details

  • Job Profile
    Job Profile
    • MF1007UC - Technician II, Manufacturing (Union)
  • Job Families for Job Profiles
    Job Families for Job Profiles
    • Manufacturing
  • Worker Sub-Type
    Worker Sub-Type
    • Regular
  • Worker Type
    Worker Type
    • Employee
  • Time Type
    Time Type
    • Full time
  • Compensation Grade
    Compensation Grade
    • Grade Union
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  • Primary Location
    Primary Location
      BIO TN Nashville - Tennessee Region - TN201
  • Primary Job Posting Location
    Primary Job Posting Location
      BIO TN Nashville - Tennessee Region - TN201
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  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
    Scheduled Weekly Hours
    40
  • Work Shift
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  • Recruiting Start Date
    Recruiting Start Date
    09/04/2024
  • Target Hire Date
    Target Hire Date
    10/21/2024
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    Target End Date
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  • Job Description
    Job Description

    WHY CHOOSE US?
    As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

    Work where your career is a force for good.

    We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.  Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference. 

    The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

    You will be responsible for receiving, processing, packing and shipping blood products/samples for hospital orders. You will triage the order based on date and time needed, select and carefully pack life-saving blood products with the correct temperature regulating product to ensure safe transport.  You will communicate with hospital clients, volunteers, and vendors, and maintain product records to preserve traceability.

     As a Red Cross Team member, you will take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there. Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.

    WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

    Key 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

    The aforementioned responsibilities of the Distribution Technician describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

    Standard Schedule: M-F 2nd shift 1430 – 2300

    Pay Information: $20 an hour plus shift differential.

    WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

    • 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

    Physical Requirements:

    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.

    BENEFITS FOR YOU:
    We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

    •            Medical, Dental Vision plans

    •            Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

    •            PTO + Holidays

    •            401K with 4% match

    •            Paid Family Leave

    •            Employee Assistance

    •            Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term

    •            Service Awards and recognition

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.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

 

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