Hospital Services Technician; 1st Shift

Job Overview

Are you looking to make a difference in your community and help save lives? Do you thrive on meeting deadlines while providing the highest level of customer service? Life South Community Blood Centers is looking for individuals to join our team as Hospital Service Technicians in Jacksonville, FL
. This position is responsible for issues related to the shipment and delivery of blood and blood components.

• This position must be 1st Shift/Days. Available Shift: 8am-4:30pm, 5 days a week; some weekend and on-call hours are required.

• 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 Life South Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers
• Assist with any additional duties as required by the team

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license; must meet Life South driver’s eligibility requirements
• Must be able to work a varied schedule; some night, weekend and on-call hours 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

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Overnight shift differential
• Holiday premium paid on certain holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program

Life South is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our Life South team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $15.50 - $17.05 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

Life South is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. Life South 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 Life South desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions.

Life South complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Life South is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the Life South region where you are applying or call to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a Life South facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.