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)
:
-
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
.
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Be detailed oriented all day, every da
y. This
ensure
s
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
.
