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　　South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) (http://southtexasblood.org/) , a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, is a not-for-profit community blood center specializing in a variety of services to include providing blood, plasma, platelets and other blood components to numerous hospitals in 43 South Texas counties. STBTC is a community partner focused on enhancing health care through innovation and stewardship.

　　Pay Rate $18.40- $21.00/ Annually $38,272.00- $43,680.00

　　Job Title: Tissue Distribution Technician I

　　Revision: 0001

　　Job Code: 700315

　　Shift: Monday-Friday shift 8-5pm

　　FLSA: OT Eligible

　　Hybrid? N

　　CPF Level: TB1

　　Location: San Antonio

　　Dept.: Hospital Services

　　Business Unit: STB&T

　　General Summary

　　Responsible for activities related to the distribution of human tissues to include the proper documentation of inventory orders and storage.

　　Will obtain tissue orders and prepare according to procedures.

　　Will participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tissue distribution.

　　Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE). Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.

　　Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.

　　It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.

　　Major Duties and Responsibilities

　　Essential Tasks

　　Prepare tissue orders for shipment via various couriers, e.g., FedEx and local courier services, and perform distribution duties of human tissue.

　　Drive to hospitals and facilities, using a company motor vehicle, for stat deliveries and pickups.

　　Maintain complete and accurate records of all steps in the distribution of human tissue.

　　Perform all necessary quality control procedures and maintain complete records of results.

　　Complete tissue orders and distribute according to established procedures.

　　Follow proper safety policies and procedures.

　　Share on-call schedule duties with other Tissue Distribution staff.

　　Maintain an excellent working relationship with internal and external customers to include hospital medical personnel.

　　Attend in‐service training and meetings as required.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Non-Essential Tasks

　　Run departmental errands as directed.

　　Education

　　Requires a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.

　　Licenses and/or Certifications

　　Valid United States Driver’s License

　　Certified Tissue Bank Specialist is preferred

　　Experience

　　No prior specific work experience required.

　　Prefer two or more years of tissue banking experience or inventory control in a cGMP environment.

　　Knowledge

　　Must maintain knowledge of and perform according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.

　　Must have previous work experience with Microsoft Office, to include Outlook, Word, and Excel.

　　Skills

　　Must be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions.

　　Must have excellent telephone and/or email etiquette skills.

　　Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

　　Must be able to assist in the continuing and expanding areas of tissue services.

　　Abilities

　　Must be able to keep information confidential.

　　Must be able to work in a team environment and relate well to others.

　　Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.

　　Must be professional, detail oriented, self-motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.

　　Working Environment

　　Works in a well-lighted, air conditioned and heated office.

　　May be exposed to body fluids, blood borne pathogens, electrical and chemical hazards.

　　May be required to work at any time of the day, evening or night during the week or weekend to include being on-call.

　　Must be willing to work irregular and/or extended hours.

　　Ability to use a company personal motor vehicle for company business to travel to hospitals and other facilities.

　　Occupational Exposure Assignment - Category I

　　We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!

　　All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include:

　　• Competitive salary

　　• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

　　• 401(k) with Employer Contribution

　　• 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan

　　• Paid Time Off (PTO)

　　• 100% Employer Paid AD&D

　　• Extended Illness Benefits (EIB)

　　• 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

　　• Shift Differentials

　　• Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage

　　• Paid Holidays

　　• Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances

　　• Incentive Compensation Plan

　　• Voluntary Dental Coverage

　　• Educational Assistance Program

　　• Voluntary Vision

　　South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC), a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please clickhere (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf) . STBTC maintains a Tobacco & Drug-Free Workplace.