Hospital Services and Manufacturing Technician
Full Time • Main Center Airport Heights
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- 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
Entry Level Position in Anchorage
Full-Time Position Available
Please Note: You must complete a Blood Bank of Alaska Application for consideration
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).
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Blood Bank of Alaska is a family of over one hundred dedicated staff from various backgrounds and expertise. Our focus on innovation and donor satisfaction is at the core of everything we do.
Blood Bank of Alaska is more than just a blood center. It is home to a talented team of professionals. BBA strives to provide benefits beyond a salary because our employees are essential to our success.
For more than 60 years, Blood Bank of Alaska has been at the forefront of Alaska healthcare ensuring that medical facilities across the state have a safe and adequate blood supply. More than 2,000 volunteer blood donors visit a BBA blood center every month in order to supply blood in case of accidents, trauma, heart surgery and treatment of diseases such as cancer. Blood Bank of Alaska collected 682 units the first year of operation in 1962 and we now collect over 20,000 units a year and ship those units thousands of miles throughout the state from Barrow to Juneau.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Each year, you have the opportunity to choose the health and insurance benefits that are right for you and your family. You have choices in these areas:
· Medical
· Dental
· Vision
· Life Insurance
· Disability Insurance
· Health Savings Account
Wellness
Your health matters to us. BBA provides a comprehensive wellness program that will help you improve your health, achieve your individual goals, and make wellness a part of everyday life for you and your family.
Retirement
Blood Bank of Alaska provides retirement benefits designed to help you achieve your future retirement goals:
· 401(k) plan: a savings plan with matching contributions from BBA
Work/Life Benefits
We believe that work is important, but balance is essential. BBA provides several programs designed to help achieve this balance for our team members:
· Paid Annual Leave
· Educational Assistance
· Employee Assistance Programs
· Service Awards
· Employee Discounts on Cell Phones (Other Items As Available)
BBA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital/veteran status or any other legally protected status. Those individuals seeking assistance in the recruitment process are strongly encouraged to contact our Human Resource Department.
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