Lead Technician Blood Product Storage and Distribution

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW : As a Lead technician, y ou 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.
You will also be expected to provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers, as well as assume operational supervisory responsibilities, as directed.
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 are suitable for release for distribution, while meeting production goals.
Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process , while prioritizing 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 that don't meet quality requirements, and perform disposition of unacceptable product May make hospital deliveries as assigned Assume operational supervisory responsibilities when designated by a supervisor.
Participate in training of staff.
On-call work may be required .
The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.
Standard Schedule : Monday - Friday 11:00 pm - 7:30am, with one weekend per month Pay Information : $21.
25 per hour There is a shift differential of $1.
75 per hour from 3pm-11pm and $2.
25 per hour from 11pm-7am.
And an extra $1.
00 per hour for any weekend hours.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED : High School diploma or equivalent Four years' experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment is required ; 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 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 5% match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term • Service Awards and recognition Protected by law.
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.
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