Job Description:
Blood Collections Team Lead
Position supports our Fixed Site operations. We provide Paid-Training no prior medical experiencerequired. Prior phlebotomy experience preferred.
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else itsas much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the worlds largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional yet unassuming. Diverse yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement thatmatterswhere success is measured in people helped communities made whole and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.
When you choose to be a force for goodyoullhave mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing missionthatsbigger than all of us. As you care for othersyourecared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.
Where Your Career is a Force for Good!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview):
When you join ourteamyou will beutilizingyourleadership & healthcare/customer service skillstosupport our fixed site operation teams. As a teamlead/charge you willcoach mentorinstruct and be apoint of resourcefor our blood collection staff while performing blood collection duties at our donor center.
The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nations top humanitarian learn more about being a phlebotomistand the impact you can make in this position watch this short video: YOUR CAREER IS A FORCEFORGOOD(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 nations largest not-for-profit blood banking organization
Work as a lead/charge at donor centerwhen instructedand 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
Standard Schedule:(Richmond Virginia)
To best meet the needs of our donors and communitystaffworka variable schedulewhich may includeearly mornings late nights weekendsand holidays.
Schedule is provided two to three weeks in advance
Pay Information:
Starting rate $21.85/hour.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED(Minimum Qualifications):
Associates Degreeor equivalent combination of education and related experience (18 monthsto four years of work experience in a related field)isrequired
Minimumof1 year leadership experience in environments with public interactionisrequired.
(Must edit as applicable): Phlebotomy experience is preferredORPhlebotomy experience isrequired.
Customer service experience effective verbalcommunicationand public relations skills arerequired.
A current valid drivers license andagooddriving record may berequired.
(Must edit as applicable): LPN or equivalent experiencerequired. Equivalent experience may encompass needlesticks phlebotomy and other relevant medical responsibilities.
Physical requirements may include the ability to liftpushor pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs good manual dexterity the ability to sit or stand forlong periodsof time and adapt to long irregular hours and frequent schedule changesarerequired.
Basic computer skills arerequired. Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications.
WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE(Preferred Qualifications):
Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA MA EMTetc.)
Prior leadership experience inahealthcare setting
BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to dogreat work. Our comprehensive package includes:
Medical Dental andVision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting15 daysa year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidayscomprisedof six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6%companymatch
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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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