LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for an individual to join our team as a Resource Management Coordinator in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for limiting outdates of all blood products, distribution of excess blood and blood products to other regions, and importing/exporting blood for the system as directed by the CEO and VP of Operations. This position is also responsible for helping ensure that products for manufacturing are received/shipped and paperwork is done according to SOP.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• 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

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Perform quarterly and annual testing on equipment used by corporate hospital services staff
• Assist with shipping in/out procedures for products for manufacturing
• Complete and file all paperwork for the bi-weekly shipments and send to appropriate personnel
• Monitor pickup schedule and times for shipments and coordinate with trucking companies
• Train new employees within the department
• Coordinate any repairs or special needs for freezers; perform validations for freezers after repairs and keep all records of maintenance
• Follow-up with regions on critical equipment when alarming to ensure that they are following SOP and handling products appropriately Install and maintain temperature monitoring system for all equipment and rooms with critical supplies, for all regions
• Oversee and communicate regularly with University Air Center regarding the LifeSouth plane on issues such as maintenance, pilots, passengers, route changes, etc.
• Immediately communicate any issues with plane (i.e. weather, delays, alternate landings, mechanical issues, etc.) to VP of Operations and Director of District Operations
• Monitor and access inventory needs for entire organization
• Coordinate with all regional hospital services staff on the movement of blood products nightly
• Prepare daily reports to help communicate inventory levels and needs to the entire system
• Assist CFO annually with end-of-year count
• Communicate with partners of any issues/complaints with shipments to manufacturer
• Receive and handle plasma service alert forms
• Willingness and ability to travel is required
• May be expected to be continuously on-call to fulfill the needs and obligations of the position

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
• Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of the FDA and AABB regulations and standards related to blood component storage and transportation
• Understand basic inventory principles concerning blood components, including blood type compatibility and minimizing outdates
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Who We Are

LifeSouth 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 LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

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 is $41,000 - $45,100 annually. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

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) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth 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 LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.