Overview

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, is responsible for transporting to the mobile sites the necessary equipment and supplies needed for blood collections. Responsible for setting up and breaking down mobile site equipment before and after mobiles. Responsible for ensuring all necessary equipment/supplies are placed and/or stored on the vehicle before departure.

Assists in phlebotomy area with discontinuing units, filling tubes, and helping with reactions. Performs various regulated functions related to the care of blood after collecting, including storage and transportation.

Essential Functions:

• Drives assigned vehicles to and from sites in a lawful and safe manner.
• Adheres to DOT regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are loaded on vehicle prior to departure from mobile packing area.
• Loads, unloads and reloads equipment and supplies as needed for blood collections at mobile sites.
• Labels all blood collection materials according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Performs set-up and breakdown of mobile site according to SOP.
• Responsible for processing blood after collection including segmenting, providing temporary storage and transportation to center.
• Responsible for proper disposal of biohazard material.
• Performs required quality control on equipment used.
• Responsible for unit and tube verification.
• Complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of all applicable paperwork, equipment and supply checklists.
• Maintains professional conduct in all interactions with chairperson, donors, and co-workers.
• Maintains confidentiality of personal information regarding donors and staff.
• Frequently works more than 40 hours per week.
• Must be able to confidently communicate and interpret intermediate information in English to all members of the public and CBC staff.
• Must have and maintain a valid operator's license (MO class E, KS class C) and clean driving record. All tickets, suspension must be reported to supervisor.
• HEAVY LIFTING IS REQUIRED.
• WORK HOURS AND DAYS VARY SO MUST BE VERY FLEXIBLE.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent - Must provide a copy of the transcript.
• Truck driving experience a plus.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have and maintain a valid operator's license (MO class E, KS class C).
• Must pass and maintain DOT physical examination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good driving skills and record.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good written and verbal skills to successfully communicate with donors, chairpersons, community and co-workers.
• Computer skills.