Inventory, Distribution and Customer Service for Blood Products Sun - Wed 12PM - 10:30PM $18.21 at Vitalant in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

As an essential operation to the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and a science-based organization, Vitalant believes that being vaccinated helps provide protection and care for our employees, our donors, their families, and the broader community. With this in mind, Vitalant requires employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. Individuals applying for this position should be prepared to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandates of Vitalant and accordingly, will need to be vaccinated as of first date of employment unless approved exemption exists prior to start.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

1. Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.  Is responsible for bringing compliance issues to the attention of management.


2. Assures quality customer service to all customers.


3. Receives and prepares routine and special orders for blood products and services.  Receives, inspects and determines acceptability of blood components.  Releases blood components from observation.


4. Unpacks tested and untested products and routes samples for accessioning.  Performs boxing and destruction of unacceptable products.


5. Assures accuracy of all manual and computer generated records including secondary review of assigned forms.


6. Monitors all storage equipment and updates applicable records and charts.  Performs quality control of storage equipment and shipping procedures.  Assists with corrective action for unscheduled storage alarms and documentation of equipment maintenance, as needed.


7. Assists with training.


8. Maintains Hospital Services equipment, vehicles, and work area.


9. Performs inventory of blood products.


10. Performs document control of department manuals and forms.


11. Prepares and labels blood components.  Maintains records and performs computer entry.


12. Performs irradiation or transfer of blood components to an outside irradiation facility.


13. Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
 
Knowledge/ Education

High school graduate or GED required. 
 

Valid in–state driver’s license required.

One year experience as a Hospital Services Tech or related experience required.

1. Good communication and customer relations skills in order to deal effectively with customers.


2. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, stretch, reach and sit.


3. Detail oriented to ensure accuracy on paperwork. 


4. Computer skills required. 
   


5. Must be able to work on-call, various shifts including evenings and weekends, and overtime. 


6. Must possess a good driving record.


7. Able to work independently.