American Red Cross

Hospital Services Technician

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

Winston-Salem, NC

Job Description

Job Description:


* Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is yes, then we invite you to become a Hospital Services Distribution Technician for the American Red Cross!

Hours: 1st shift Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with rotating holidays, weekends and on call; driving required

Training: Full time; 4 - 6 weeks; 1st shift Monday - Friday; must be able to complete part of training in Charlotte, NC

Hospital Services Distribution Technicians perform inventory management in a highly regulated environmentfrom providing customer service to organizations ordering blood product through shipment of finished goods to area hospitals. Successful Hospital Services Distribution Technicians will have a strong attention to detail, a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.

Hospital Services Distribution Technician Job Responsibilities

* Store and distribute blood products/samples according to applicable FDA, AABB, CLIA, NRC and Red Cross policies and procedures. Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department. Prioritize workload to meet production and customer requirements.
* Operate, maintain and perform quality control checks on equipment. Ensure adequate inventory of required supplies.
* Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and shipping.
* Maintain accurate, legible and complete manufacturing department records.
* Ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution and are managed appropriately.
* Identify and quarantine products/samples that dont meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples.
* Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.
* Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing and shipping process.
* Maintain accurate electronic and physical inventory locations for products/samples.
* Participate in training of staff.
* Perform review of manufacturing records.
* May make hospital deliveries.
* Remain flexible to work a variable schedule that includes weekends & holidays, to meet the needs of our hospitals
* Drive for results and serve others with a high level of customer service
* Take care of your team members show up for every shift and give 100% while youre there
* Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again
* Interact in a positive, proactive, and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times

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

Hospital Services Distribution Technician Job Qualifications

* High School diploma or equivalent required along with two year experience in a regulatory, distribution or manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* Position may require a valid drivers license
* Experience in a regulatory, laboratory or manufacturing setting is preferred.
* Staff performing irradiation tasks may be subject to enhanced security requirements.
* Physical requirements may include standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods. The ability to lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds. You may work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time.



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.



The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employees professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply.

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American Red Cross

Washington, DC

The mission of the Red Cross is to help prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Across all the ways we provide help and hope to others - from bringing disaster relief, providing lifesaving blood and training in lifesaving skills, to reaching across borders to reconnect families and supporting military families - the American Red Cross makes a big impact.

Explore this collection of stories and experience what the Red Cross brings to everyday people, every day. If what you see inspires you, consider supporting our mission financially, by making a blood donation, becoming a volunteer or registering to take a class.

Vision Statement

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...

...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

Fundamental Principles of the Global Red Cross Network          

Humanity

The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

Impartiality

It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

Neutrality

In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Red Cross may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

Independence

The Red Cross is independent. The national societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with Red Cross principles.

Voluntary Service

The Red Cross is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

Unity

There can be only one Red Cross society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

Universality

The Red Cross is a worldwide institution in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other.