Overview

Make a difference, save a life! Paid on-the-job taining. Great career ladder opportunities. $1000 sign-on bonus.

At Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City, we have a passionate enthusiasm for service excellence. We believe diversity drives innovation, and we strive to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve. CBC seeks creative visionaries who thrive in a culture that fosters growth and advancement. We invite you to build and evolve with a global institution committed to excellence in blood banking, transfusion medicine and cellular therapies, and innovative research. Explore our career opportunities, and learn more about how your skills and expertise can save lives and strengthen communities locally, nationally, and around the world. 

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Collection Supervisor, perform donor suitability, histories and blood collection procedures. Ensures the safety of the donor and safety, purity and potency of the blood collected. Assists in the set-up and break down of the mobile site equipment before and after the mobile (if applicable). Performs various regulated functions related to the care of the blood after collections, including storage and transportation. Performs various duties related to donor apheresis procedures and manual whole blood collections. Promotes positive image of CBC to the Community.

Essential Functions:

• Performs donor interview and evaluates suitability of donor for donation based on current SOP criteria.
• Attends to donor’s comfort and safety post donation, including those having reactions or complications to the procedure and notifying the Collection Supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding donors.
• Performs competently all tasks and responsibilities of Donor Care Technician I.
• Performs apheresis procedures
• Labels all blood collection materials according to SOP.
• Cares for blood after collection, including prep for transport, temporary storage and transportation to the center.
• Oversees and participates in unloading, assembling, maintaining, dismantling and reloading of equipment and supplies.
• Performs data entry of collections into BECS (Blood Establishment Computer System), as applicable.
• Performs daily Quality Control on equipment and documents performance.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Serves as a role model and mentor to new employees to ensure their performance meets all standards and regulatory requirements.
• Complies with CBC safety policies and procedures.
• Must be able to confidently communicate and interpret intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CBC staff.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of donor criteria and the interview and blood collection procedures.
• Knowledge of vein suitability.
• Knowledge of indications of blood collection complications and care procedures to follow.
• Knowledge of procedures to perform quality control of equipment.
• Proficient in all duties related to Donor Care Technician.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good writing skills to successfully document as needed.
• Good verbal skills to successfully communicate with donors, chairpersons, co-workers, and others in the community
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills.
• Proven phlebotomy skills.

Qualifications

Education: • High school diploma or equivalent - Must provide a copy of the transcript. • Medical Assistant degree preferred. • Phlebotomy certification preferred. Experience: Prefer an individual with at least 12 months experience in: • A health-related field, and • Phlebotomy. Licenses/Certifications: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of donor criteria and the interview and blood collection procedures.
• Knowledge of vein suitability.
• Knowledge of indications of blood collection complications and care procedures to follow.
• Knowledge of procedures to perform quality control of equipment.
• Proficient in all duties related to Donor Care Technician.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good writing skills to successfully document as needed.
• Good verbal skills to successfully communicate with donors, chairpersons, co-workers, and others in the community
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer skills.
• Proven phlebotomy skills.