COMPONENTS TECHNICIAN I

Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Blood Product Processor to prepare and label products per SOPs, inspect quality at each step, and maintain accurate records. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work independently, and strong teamwork in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, data entry in BECS, and generating reports while ensuring compliance with FDA, AABB, and cGMP standards.

Formación

• High school education or equivalent.
• No prior work experience required.
• Familiar with AABB, FDA, OSHA regulations.
• Proficient in BECS and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and label products according to SOPs.
• Perform visual inspection of blood products.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Perform equipment maintenance and quality control.
• Identify and report problems that may affect products.
• Quarantine products or supplies when required.
• Unpack, receive, and inspect shipments.
• Prepare shipments of donor samples, plasma, and recovered plasma.
• Respond to environmental and storage alarms and take corrective action.
• Data entry into BECS and use of related software.
• Generate various reports as needed.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Cultural competency

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Independence

Clear communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attendance adherence

Problem reporting

Educación

High school education or equivalent

Herramientas

BECS

Microsoft Suites

Descripción del empleo

Prepares blood products that meet the safety, purity and potency requirements of FDA and AABB.

Shift Tuesday through Saturday, 1000 pm to 630 am.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and labels products according to Standard Operating Procedures, including but not limited to red blood cell products, platelets, and plasma (including Cryoprecipitates AHF) products.
• Performs visual inspection of blood products at each step of processing.
• Maintains accurate and complete records.
• Performs required equipment maintenance, trouble shooting and quality control on assigned instrumentation.
• Identifies and reports problems that may adversely affect products, and performs corrections, if applicable,
• Quarantines products or supplies when required.
• Unpacks, receives, and inspects shipments containing blood products and/or donor samples.
• Prepares shipments of donor samples, source plasma, and recovered plasma as required.
• Responds to environmental and storage alarms. Performs corrective action when necessary.
• Performs data entry into BECS and usage of applicable software.
• Generate various reports as needed.

Education & Experience

Education

• High school education or equivalent.

Experience

• None required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of AABB, FDA, OSHA, and regulations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites
• Working knowledge of BECS
• Working Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)

Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate reliability and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings.
• Ability to interact with individuals and customers in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability to work in a strong team environment.
• Ability to plan and organize job tasks or resources in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Adherence to attendance policy
• Ability to identify and report problems.

Make a difference, save a life! Paid on-the-job training. Great career ladder opportunities.

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.