Blood Product Distribution Expert

Overview

At Versiti, we are dedicated to improving patient outcomes through the power of blood and life-saving treatments. A fusion of scientific expertise, cutting-edge research, and donor generosity, Versiti is home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute. We drive innovation in transfusion medicine, stem cell therapies, oncology, genomics, and diagnostic labs. Together, we enable life-saving contributions and ensure the science behind the medicine improves health outcomes and reduces the cost of care. If you're passionate about healthcare and want to contribute to life-saving work, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary

Versiti is seeking a dedicated Blood Product Distribution Expert at the LaCrosse Blood Center to help manage our essential daily operations and deliveries. In this role, you’ll be integral in ensuring the accuracy of blood and pharmaceutical deliveries, maintaining proper inventory, and providing excellent customer service to our hospital partners. This is a vital role in a unique lab environment that supports both operational logistics and patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Packaging and Handling: Package blood product and pharmaceutical orders accurately, ensuring they’re ready for shipment to hospitals.
• Inventory and Deliveries: Receive daily inventory shipments, manage storage, and dispatch deliveries using Versiti vehicles. Coordinate deliveries with outside couriers as needed.
• Customer Communication: Regularly communicate with hospitals, ensuring they receive the necessary products. Build relationships with hospital staff and manage their requests with efficiency.
• Order Management: Ensure daily that adequate inventory is on hand to fulfill hospital orders. Reconcile daily reports to verify accuracy.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-call hours: 15 hours M-F, 24 hours on weekends (rotation basis)
• Safe and Efficient Operations: Maintain a safe working environment by following all procedural guidelines and optimizing delivery routes.
  
  
  

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or healthcare setting is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions, ensuring accuracy in tasks.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to interact with hospitals and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work a variable schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

• You’ll be part of a dedicated, collaborative team that makes a direct impact on healthcare.
• Enjoy a flexible work schedule and a work-life balance.
• Gain exposure to the healthcare field with plenty of room for growth.
• Receive hands-on training and support to ensure your success.
  
  
  

Total Rewards Package

What Does Versiti Have to Offer?

Compensation That Rewards Your Dedication

• Starting pay at $21.89/hr, plus evening and weekend shift differentials.
  
  
  

The target salary is based on internal averages. Versiti sets salary ranges aligned to local markets in which the job is performed. Compensation decisions take into account internal salary averages and differentiation based on education, experience, skills, and performance. Specific salary and benefits information is shared at the time of the phone screening based on your location and qualifications.

Shift Differentials For Evenings/weekends

• 6pm-12am: $1.50/hour
• 12am-6am: $2.00/hour
• Weekends: Additional $2.00/hour.
  
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Designed For Your Well-Being

• Top-Tier Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage – Keep yourself and your family healthy with flexible plans that fit your needs.
• Generous 7% 401(k) Match – Secure your future with a strong retirement plan, plus an employee wellness program to keep you at your best.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Enjoy time off to recharge with our flexible and generous PTO package.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges, ensuring you have the resources you need to thrive.
  
  
  

Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Understands and performs laboratory activities to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Performs and evaluates quality control testing on blood products using hematology analyzers, pH meters, and WBC counting technologies
• Performs blood product manufacturing on RBCs and PLTs
• Maintains equipment by performing daily quality control and preventative maintenance
• Performs testing on proficiency testing for CAP surveys
• Labels blood products according to regulatory requirements
• Accessions and packs blood donor sample tubes for infectious disease testing where applicable
• Performs reconciliations, lot release and client sample release of infectious disease testing
• Performs pathogen reduction production process on blood products, as applicable
• Performs donor antigen testing and antibody titrations, as applicable
• Conducts validation procedures to qualify new production processes
• Assists in annual revisions of procedures
• Supports trainers by coordinating and maintaining staff training and competencies
• Maintains competencies in required tasks in Core Production and/or Hospital Services
• Maintains equipment reagent inventory levels for daily laboratory operations
• Delegates, monitors and motivates team members
• Works in partnership with Leads and Supervisor to improve communication between management and employees
• Works weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required
• GED equivalent required
  
  
  

Experience

• 1-3 years 1 year of related work experience in a health care setting preferred
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret Standard Operating Procedures, maintenance instructions, and other department manuals required
• Above average attention to detail and problem-solving skills required
• Demonstrates sensitivity and seeks to understand customers’ perspective required
• Ability to adjust work activities based on volume, priorities, and interruptions required
• Flexibility to work independently and across the department required
• Accountable to key performance indicators and department goals required
  
  
  

Tools and Technology

• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
• Software systems (Blood Establishment Computer Systems, Title 21) required
• Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to:
• Pipettes, Centrifuges, scales, tube sealers, welders
• Freezers, refrigerators
• Sysmex, ADAM, ABx, BacT/Alert, BDFACS Calibur required