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The Production and Distribution Technician is responsible for the performance of a variety of laboratory functions involved in the processing, preparation, labeling, storage and distribution of blood components and non-blood components.

Schedule & Hours:

• Full Time: evenings and overnight shifts 
• Part Time Weekend’s: days, evenings, and overnight shifts available

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned):

•  Prepares high quality components in a timely and efficient manner.

• Rechecks own work for accuracy and performs peer reviews of component and equipment records.
• Filters, stores, labels, ships, and irradiates blood components as applicable. 
• Prepares recovered components for shipment.
• Performs required equipment maintenance and QC on a timely basis.
• Operates the Hematology Analyzer to perform product counts and quality control.
• Practices proper customer service skills for dealing with both internal and external customers.
• May be responsible for delivery of blood to local customers on an as needed emergency backup basis.
• Monitors and evaluates temperature recording devices.
• Verifies component inventories as directed by CBC SOPs.
• Accurately enters data into the computer system.
• Assists as needed, with the training of new staff or new procedures.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area, and presents a neat and clean appearance, dressing professionally
• Appropriately separates and packages biohazard waste.
• Accountable for the economical use of materials and the proper use of equipment while performing duties and responsibilities.
• Complies with all policies and procedures as outlined in the CBC Employee Handbook, CBC SOPs, or directives. 
• Maintains current level of job-related skills by attending inservices and training sessions and reading publications. 

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:    

• To meet CLIA requirements for moderate complexity testing, individual must have earneda High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  

• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable

Skills:            

• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Able to perform procedures and attentive to detail
• Skilled in accurate documentation with emphasis on detail
• High level of assessment skills
• Must have good telephone and interpersonal skills  
• Able to work with moderate to fluctuating loud noise levels. 
• Requires high degree of acute vision, standing, walking, moderate amounts of lifting, carrying and bending. 
• Exposed to potentially infectious agents, electrical equipment, and needles.
• Employee may occasionally be required to lift objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Submit your application to be considered: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/8026.careers?ApplyToJob=352494360

The Community Blood Center
4406 W. Spencer St.
Appleton, WI 54914
www.communityblood.org
www.facebook.com/cbloodcenter

Community Blood Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability