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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!
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 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 FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
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Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories
and help them understand how impactful their donation is.
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Collaborate with your teammates to create a welcoming and friendly
environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and
again.
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Be detailed oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you
collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused
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May drive Red Cross vehicles and you will work with the team to setup and
tear down equipment at the donation sites. Position may require minimum
height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross
vehicles.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):
- High school diploma or equivalent required
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Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are
required
- A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is required.
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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.
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At the American Red Cross, we conduct many mobile blood drives at
businesses, schools, and many other locations. All staff work as a team
to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood
drive.
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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. With our
resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red
Cross to advance the learn.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
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PTO (Paid Time Off): Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA (Fair
Labor Standards Act) status and tenure
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Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five
floating holidays
- 401K with up to 6% company match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 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.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be
considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County
Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance,
the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local
laws.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through
service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National
Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched
Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with
opportunities in the
workforce. American
Red Cross is proud to be an
EONS
partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of
organizations.
Interested in Volunteering?
Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday
to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.
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