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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?
Job Description:
Responsibilities
1. Comply with applicable Federal, State and local
regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and
guidelines.
2. Perform whole blood collection procedures (allogeneic,
autologous, directed, therapeutic). Performs donor health history screening
procedures.
3. Conduct donor greeting, processing and packing blood,
and donor reaction care as assigned.
4. Perform daily function checks,
assemble and maintain supplies and equipment to ensure a state of readiness
and to maintain compliance.
5. Function with team effort to ensure
efficient donation process focused on donor and sponsor expectations.
Maintain positive public relations to promote a professional image.
6.
May operate ARC vehicles. May transport supplies and equipment in a state of
readiness and to ensure compliance. May operate assigned vehicle according
to applicable regulations. Collections Staff that is hired with DOT driving
responsibilities will perform vehicle checks and complete DOT paperwork per
established protocol.
7. Load, set up, maintain and tear down supplies
and equipment in a state of readiness and to ensure compliance.
8.
Complete required readings and training assignments by assigned
deadline.
9. Perform other related duties as necessary.
The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified.
Scope
May
drive ARC vehicles throughout the blood region to collection sites, set-up
and tear down and provide other related donor and operation support. Will
have frequent external customer (donor and sponsor) contact.
Balance
production, customer service and compliance on a daily basis, ensuring
integrity of product and optimum donor experience. As an integral link
between donors and ARCBS, portray a commitment to customer service by
conveying and demonstrating a consistent style of professionalism.
Qualifications
High
school diploma or equivalent required. Medical assistant or phlebotomy
training preferred. Customer service experience, effective verbal
communication, and public relations skills are required. A current valid
driver's license and good driving record is required. Previous truck and/or
bus driving experience is desirable. Collections Staff that is hired with
DOT driving responsibilities will be required to pass DOT physical and
related requirements and be able to posses or obtain a medical
certification of at least one year duration. Basic computer skills
desirable. Applicable local licensure if required by state
directives.
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
The duties
above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational
flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. Physical
requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., squatting, 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.
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. This
involves pushing carts up to 250 lbs., setting up beds and handling many
totes containing equipment and snacks for the donors.
Exposure levels
are based on the essential functions as stated in this position
description; however, in some instances, variances may occur due to the
applicable nature of this position within a particular work site. Therefore
the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less
than the below stated level.
This position is an exposure determination
I in view of the fact that the position requires the incumbent work under
conditions where the potential exists for the incumbent to make contact with
blood or blood components as a result of splashes, spills, and/or
needlesticks.
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
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