Blood Collections Team Lead (Mobiles) - Military Veterans

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 leadership & healthcare/customer service skills to support our mobile blood drive operation teams. As a team lead/charge, you will coach, mentor, instruct, and be a point of resource for our blood collection staff while performing blood collection duties in the communities.  

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): 

Lead the team and drive for results through excellent customer service  

Model professionalism and compassion while serving as an ambassador to the public for the nation’s largest not-for-profit blood banking organization  

Work as a lead/charge at the mobile blood drives within the community and conduct phlebotomy  

Able to work independently with attention to detail along with the knowledge of daily operations to ensure the blood the team collects and meets regulatory requirements 

Pay Rate: $23.90/hourly

Standard Schedule:

To best meet the needs of our donors and community, staff work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.  

Schedule is provided 2-3 week in advance 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): 

Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience (18 months to four years of work experience in a related field) required 

Minimum 1 year leadership experience in environments with public interaction required.  

Phlebotomy experience is preferred

Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required.   

A current valid driver's license and good driving record may be required.  

LPN or equivalent experience required.  Equivalent experience may encompass needlesticks, phlebotomy, and other relevant medical responsibilities.    

Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications.  

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications): 

Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT, etc.) 

Prior leadership experience in healthcare settings 

BENEFITS FOR YOU: 

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn. 

Medical, Dental, Vision plans 

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts 

PTO:  Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure 

Holidays:  11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays 

401K with Company match 

Paid Family Leave 

Employee Assistance 

Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term 

Service Awards and recognition  ]]>