Hospital Services and Manufacturing Technician

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Are you interested in being a part of a team that helps to save lives? If that's you, you are in the right place!

Entry Level Position in Anchorage


Full-Time Position Available

Please Note: You must complete a Blood Bank of Alaska Application for consideration


POSITION SUMMARY
Do you ever wonder what happens to blood after it is donated? This entry level position is responsible for preparing blood components in a laboratory manufacturing environment and shipping blood to hospital customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing blood components from whole blood following standard operating procedure.
• Work with a team to ensure 24/7/365 coverage in meeting the blood needs for multiple hospitals throughout Alaska.
• Providing exceptional customer service to include answering the phones, document orders, select appropriate products, pack, ship, and receive blood products to and from customers in Alaska and the lower 48. This often requires working with couriers or airlines.
• Maintaining and performing quality control of procedures and equipment. This will include, but not limited to, temperature monitoring, thermometer checks, alarm checks, and shipping container validation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to follow written procedure; witting must be legible and recording of product information must be exact.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and computer skills; ability to prioritize workflow to optimize products manufactured.
• Must be able to maintain a calm demeanor when stressed; make responsible decisions and obtain assistance if needed.
• Must maintain a high standard for conscientious, courteous, and enthusiastic service to internal and external customers, and the public in general.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time while performing duties; be able to perform repetitive motions and recording.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION

• H.S. Diploma

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in a regulated working environment working with blood-borne pathogens or similar hazardous material preferred.
• Other experience to be evaluated on a case by case basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Potential hazard due to exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
• The Blood Bank of Alaska follows OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standards in the workplace.
• BBA provides vaccination for Hepatitis B if desired and provides for personal protective equipment as needed for the position (such as lab coats and gloves).