Hospital Services Tech (PT)

Part-time position; no experience required; on the job training provided

Requires the operation of a Company vehicle; must be at least age 21 with a current valid driver’s license, 5 years of driving history, and a satisfactory driving record for the past 3 years.

LifeShare is seeking a dependable Blood Product Distribution Technician to join our hospital services team.  The Technician will monitor blood product inventory levels, retrieve blood products from collection sites, receive and fulfill customer orders, and drive a Company vehicle to deliver blood products to hospitals and other healthcare centers as needed.  Providing excellent customer service and adhering to established quality practices, the Technician helps to ensure a safe blood supply is available at healthcare centers in our community when needed for traumas, therapies and treatments.

Join us in our important mission to connect blood donors and the lives they impact!

The ideal candidate is dependable, punctual and acts in a professional manner.  They demonstrate a positive approach toward donors, team members and hospital staff members and have a passion for service to our community.

Beginning rate of pay is $12.20 – 13.70/hr, depending on the shift worked.  LifeShare offers a generous benefits package, including free medical, life and disability insurance; employer contributions (6%) to the 401k savings plan, paid time off, and employee wellness program.   

GIVE BLOOD.  SHARE LIFE.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:   

1. High school diploma or equivalent 
2. Must be dependable, punctual and have effective communication skills
3. Must demonstrate a positive approach toward customers and other staff members, acting in a highly professional manner at all times
4. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of donor or patient information at all times

ADDITIONAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBLITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

LEVEL II:  All of the above, plus

Consistent with training, performs intermediate product management duties, including: 

1. Irradiates product as necessary
2. Monitors equipment and responds to alarms and alerts; performs preventative maintenance of equipment
3. Makes        decisions          relative             to         quality control (including         shipment          temperature       checks, discarding/destroying of unsuitable units, shipping of expired units for further manufacturing), safety issues, company policies and public relations
4. May provide immediate guidance and direction to junior technicians
5. Performs departmental record control responsibilities to include review, corrective action and organization
6. Requires 6 months of on-the-job experience and meets or exceeds all position competencies and departmental quality standards. 
7. Must have successfully completed training on use of irradiator (where applicable)

LEVEL III:  All of the above, plus

Consistent with training, performs advanced product management duties, including: 

1. Release of directed units, shipping of dangerous goods, manual labeling, processing test-positive Autologous units, and receiving blood derivatives
2. Monitors product storage equipment, audit reports, alarm activation for Datatron and other system function checks, sets up RTD calibrator
3. Requires 12 months of on-the-job experience and meets or exceeds all position competencies and departmental quality standards.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work requires frequent operation of a vehicle, sometimes for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift equipment, such as coolers and shipping packages, up to 40 lbs., unassisted.  
3. Must be able to work irregular hours, often in excess of 8 hours per day, and weekends and holidays.
4. Must be able to work with needles, scissors, blood bags, human blood and blood processing equipment and work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Work involves potential exposure to infectious diseases from blood and blood products.
6. Requires operation of a Company vehicle for blood transport; must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by our commercial auto insurance carrier.

The requirements and physical demands listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with the ADA to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job