Blood Drive Phlebotomist

Company: American Red Cross
Location: Newark
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is yes, then we invite you to become a Phlebotomist/Mobile Driver for the American Red Cross!

From transporting and setting up blood collection equipment at work sites, to drawing blood from donors, as a Phlebotomist/Mobile Driver with the American Red Cross you will work all aspects of blood drives at schools, offices & churches throughout our CENTRAL OHIO TERRITORY and the surrounding areas. No experience necessaryour paid training is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice.

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Phlebotomist/Mobile Driver Job Responsibilities:
Balance production, donor care & quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals.
Take the time to personally connect with donors listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation.
Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors.
Take care of your team members show up for every shift and give 100% while youre there.
Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again.
Interact in a positive, proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times.
The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist/Mobile Driver describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Phlebotomist/Mobile Driver Job Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are required.
Experience driving large vehicles strongly preferred.
Ability to load, drive and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodation.
Medical assistant or phlebotomy training preferred but not required.
A current, valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
Basic computer skills are desirable.
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.
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.
All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive. This involves loading/unloading of vehicles, pushing carts up to 250 lbs, setting up beds and handling many totes containing equipment and snacks for the donors.
Flexibility to work long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required.

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