Blood Collection Staff/Customer Service - Training Provided

Company: American Red Cross
Location: Salem
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing 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 exemption prior to starting employment **** Join us-Where your 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 $19.00Benefits:* 401 (K) with employer match* Excellent Health/Dental/Vision insurance* Paid time off & holidays* Paid Family Leave (where applicable)* Career Advancement OpportunitiesAbout this RoleAs 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: 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.If posting to external job boards - below verbiage must be included: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 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.

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