Donor Center Phlebotomist

Why choose us?

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world.

When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.

Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.

Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.

Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview)

When you join our team you will be utilizing your leadership & healthcare / customer service skills to support our fixed site operation teams.

As a team lead / charge, you will coach, mentor, instruct, and be a point of resource for our blood collection staff while performing blood collection duties at our donor center.

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 FOR 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

Pay Information :

Starting rate $20.00hr. Pay may increase depending on experience

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 two to three weeks in advance

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications) :

Associates Degree OR a combination of education and related work experience.

Minimum of 1 year customer service experience in public setting required.

A current valid driver's license and good driving record may be required

Physical requirements may include the ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs, good manual dexterity, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required.

Position may require minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.

Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft office application

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

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

Prior leadership experience in healthcare settings

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 : Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

Holidays : 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

401K

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance : Short + Long Term

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