Blood Collection Staff/Customer Service - Training Provided
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Savannah
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
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Candidate Home.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?**** As a condition of employment with
American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are
fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except
in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is
conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved
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Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:Join the American Red
Cross Team-Where your career is a force for good! No experience
needed - we train!Pay: Starting rate $18.00Benefits:
- 401 (K) with employer match
- Excellent Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid time off & holidays
- Paid Family Leave (where applicable)
- Career Advancement OpportunitiesAbout this Role
As a Blood Collections Staff member, you'll use your compassion and
healthcare and/or customer service skills to collect lifesaving
blood donations from our volunteer donors and ensure they have the
best experience possible. Your driving experience will assist us
with transporting equipment and setting up at the collection sites
throughout the local community. 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, watch this short video:
rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole
Responsibilities
- Take the time to personally connect with donors - listen to
their stories and help them understand the value of their
donation
- Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your
co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again
- Be detailed oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the
blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be
safely transfused
- To best meet the needs of our donors and community, Blood
Collection Staff work a variable schedule including early mornings,
late nights, weekends and holidays
- The aforementioned responsibilities of the Blood Collection
Staff describe the general nature and level of work and are not an
exhaustive listQualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Customer service experience and effective verbal communication
skills are required
- Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings,
late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be
required
- A current, valid driver's license with good driving record is
required. Experience driving larger vehicles preferred.
- Basic computer skills required
- Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50
lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an
adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up
and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and
with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be
performed in adverse weather conditions. Ability to load and unload
vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations.
- DOT certification may be required in some locations. If
required, must pass applicable DOT physical and related
requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical
certification of at least one-year duration.The American Red Cross
requires all new hires be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a
condition of employment, except in states where it is prohibited by
law. This means that all individuals working for the organization
must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or seek an exemption. You
can visit https://www.cdc.gov/ for more information regarding the
COVID-19 vaccine. Upon being offered a position, individuals will
be required to submit proof of vaccination. If you are unable to be
vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, you may qualify for
an exemption. If seeking an exemption, you will be required to
submit documentation at the time of offer and your request must be
approved prior to hire.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.
Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies don't stop, and
neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who represent more than
90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and alleviate human
suffering. You can make a difference by volunteering in a position
that appeals to you and allows you to use your unique skills and
talents. The Red Cross relies on generous volunteers who give their
time and talent to help fulfill our lifesaving mission.Visit
redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our
most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights,
click here: Summary of Rights
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