Donor Center Phlebotomist Effingham, IL

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US

Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as 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 that matters where 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 good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared 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.

What You Need to Know:

QC Laboratory Technicians perform manufacturing and inventory control processes in a highly regulated environmentfrom receipt of unprocessed blood through maintaining accurate records of finished goods in preparation to distribute to hospitals. Successful QC Lab Technicians will have a strong attention to detail a customer-service focus and the ability to treat both internal and external customers with compassion at all times.

As a Red Cross Team member you will take care of your team members show up for every shift and give 100% while youre there. Interact in a positive proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers demonstrating care and compassion at all times

WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD:

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacture label test sample and store blood products/samples according to applicable policies and procedures.

Meet the quality and quantity production and distribution goals established by the department and ensure products/samples are suitable for release for distribution.

Perform good inventory management practices throughout the manufacturing process.

Operate maintain and perform validation and quality control checks on equipment as well as ensuring adequate inventory of required supplies

Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production labeling storage and sample tube management.

Maintain accurate legible and complete manufacturing department records as well as electronical and physical inventory locations for products/samples

Analyze and make decisions based on visual inspection and information provided from other departments to meet time requirements and quality standards.

Identify and quarantine products/samples that dont meet quality requirements. Perform disposition of unacceptable products/samples.

Perform complex manufacturing tasks such as pooled product manufacturing freeze wash or deglycerolizing of blood products pathogen reduction and further manufacturing of apheresis products.

Participate in on-the-job training of staff.

The aforementioned responsibilities of the position describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list.

Standard Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 11:00pm-7:30am

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is: $17-19/hr plus any applicable shift differentials for working late nights over nights and on the weekends.
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else its as 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 that matters where 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 good youll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your lifes work with an ongoing mission thats bigger than all of us. As you care for others youre cared 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 our team you will be utilizing your healthcare and/or customer service skills to assist with every step of the blood collection process at our fixed site locations. This includes collaborating with your team to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals.



The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nations top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make in this position watch this short video:


WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):

Take the time to personally connect with donors listen to their stories and help them understand how impactful their donation is.

Collaborate with your teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and again.

Be detailed oriented all day every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused



Standard Schedule:

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

4 X 10 Hour Shifts

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 two to three weeks in advance



Pay Information:

Starting rate $21.00/hour. Pay may increase depending on experience
Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):

Associates degree OR a combination of education and work experience is required.

Minimum of one year customer service experience in public setting is required.

A current valid drivers license with a good driving record is required.

Physical requirements may include the ability to lift push or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs good manual dexterity the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long irregular hours and frequent schedule changes are required.

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


BENEFITS FOR YOU:

As a mission-based organization we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:

Medical Dental and Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure

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

401K with up to 6% company match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance: Short Long Term

Service Awards and recognition