Blood Collection Staff - Training Provided

When you join our team you will be utilizing your healthcare and/or customer service skills to assist with every step of the blood collection process. This includes collaborating with your team to transport and setup equipment at the collection sites in local communities, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors, and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals.  

The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make in this position, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole   
 

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD (Key Responsibilities): 

• Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand how impactful their donation is. 

• Collaborate with your teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and again.  
• Be detailed oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused 
• May drive Red Cross vehicles and you will work with the team to setup and tear down equipment at the donation sites.  

• Standard Schedule:  

• To best meet the needs of our donors and community, staff work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required in some locations. 
• Schedule is provided 2-3 week in advance 

• Starting rate $17.00 per hour.  

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): 

• High school diploma or equivalent required 
• Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required 

• A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.   
• Basic computer skills required 
• Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions. Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations. 
• DOT certification may be required in some locations. If required, must pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one-year duration. 

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): 

• Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT etc) 
• Prior leadership experience 

 
BENEFITS FOR YOU: 

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. 

• Medical, Dental Vision plans 

• Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts 
• PTO + Holidays 
• 401K with 4% match 
• Paid Family Leave 
• Employee Assistance 

• Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term 
• Service Awards and recognition