LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Part-time Hospital Services Technician in Opelika, AL. This position is responsible for issues related to the shipment and delivery of blood and blood components.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review shipping notices, orders and other records to determine priorities and shipping methods required to meet scheduled deadlines

• Receive and carry out blood orders from hospitals and other customers

• Inspect and evaluate blood products to ensure they are safe, pure and potent

• Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or to other transportation agencies

• Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair when necessary

• Assist Hospital Services Team Leader with resolving problems in a timely manner according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

• Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements

• Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required

• Ability to organize and manage time effectively

• Excellent teamwork skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Must be able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.

• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

This is a part-time position. Starting salary range is $11.00 - $12.10 an hour. All offers of employment with LifeSouth are contingent upon applicants passing a pre-employment drug screen and/or physical examination and background check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/Tobacco Free.</font>

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. If you have questions regarding the information contained in this job posting call 1-888-795-2707 and ask to speak to the Talent & Recruitment Coordinator. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.