Blood Components Technician I

Savealifenow; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

Great career ladder opportunities

Job summary

Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a dedicated technician to prepare and label red blood cells, platelets, plasma and related products in a high‑volume environment. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance, perform inspections, and maintain meticulous records.

The role requires teamwork and strong communication, with the ability to work independently and adapt to a night shift schedule. An on‑site position offering paid training and clear advancement pathways.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent required.
• Experience: none required.
• Knowledge of AABB, FDA, OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of BECS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares blood products meeting safety, purity and potency standards.
• Performs visual inspection of products at each processing step.
• Maintains accurate records and reports problems promptly.
• Performs equipment maintenance and quality control on instruments.
• Unpacks, inspects shipments of blood products and donor samples.
• Generates reports and performs data entry in BECS.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication skills

Cultural competency

Independent work

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

BECS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a dedicated technician to prepare and label red blood cells, platelets, plasma and related products in a high‑volume environment. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance, perform inspections, and maintain meticulous records.

The role requires teamwork and strong communication, with the ability to work independently and adapt to a night shift schedule. An on‑site position offering paid training and clear advancement pathways.