Donor Center Phlebotomist
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: RC76291
By joining the American Red Cross, you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?
Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!
Job Description:
We provide Paid-Training – no prior medical experience required! Phlebotomy experience preferred.
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.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
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 at our fixed site locations. This includes collaborating with your team to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors, and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals.
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 detail-oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
Standard Schedule (Schaumburg, IL):
- 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.
- Schedule is provided two to three weeks in advance.
Pay Information:
- Starting rate: $20.40/hr. Pay may increase depending on experience.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- Associates degree OR a combination of education and work experience.
- Minimum of one year customer service experience in public setting required.
- A current, valid driver's license with 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.
- Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
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.
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 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 with match.
- Paid Family Leave.
- Employee Assistance.
- Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
- Service Awards and recognition.
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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