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Job DetailsJob Location: MON - Monroe, LA 71201Full Time Evening Shift; no experience required; on the job training provided Must be able to train on dayshift for first 8 weeks. LifeShare is seeking a dependable Blood Product Distribution Technician to join our hospital services team at our Monroe donor center.. The Technician will provide 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. 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 $14.71/hr. 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. Join us in our important mission to connect blood donors and the lives they impact. QualificationsKNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: High school diploma or equivalent Must be dependable, punctual and have effective communication skills Must demonstrate a positive approach toward customers and other staff members, acting in a highly professional manner at all times 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: Irradiates product as necessary Monitors equipment and responds to alarms and alerts; performs preventative maintenance of equipment 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 May provide immediate guidance and direction to junior technicians Performs departmental record control responsibilities to include review, corrective action and organization Requires 6 months of on-the-job experience and meets or exceeds all position competencies and departmental quality standards. 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: Release of directed units, shipping of dangerous goods, manual labeling, processing test-positive Autologous units, and receiving blood derivatives Monitors product storage equipment, audit reports, alarm activation for Datatron and other system function checks, sets up RTD calibrator Requires 12 months of on-the-job experience and meets or exceeds all position competencies and departmental quality standards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS / ENVIRONMENT: Work requires frequent operation of a vehicle, sometimes for long periods of time. Must be able to lift equipment, such as coolers and shipping packages, up to 40 lbs., unassisted. Must be able to work irregular hours, often in excess of 8 hours per day, and weekends and holidays. Must be able to work with needles, scissors, blood bags, human blood and blood processing equipment and work in a fast-paced environment. Work involves potential exposure to infectious diseases from blood and blood products. 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
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