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Blood Collections Staff - Advanced Phlebotomy

Fairfield, New Jersey•Full-time
$21.18+ hourly
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About the Job
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else – it’s as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world’s 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, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re 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 prior phlebotomy & healthcare/customer service skills to support our fixed site teams. As a blood collection staff member, you will perform complex Power Red collection duties while assisting team members with various other roles to support the fixed site collection process. 

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):
  • Conduct complex phlebotomy duties to include Power Red extraction.
  • 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.
  • 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 (Fairfield, New Jersey): 
  • 4 x 10-Hour Shifts: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday.
  • Days Off: Sunday/Monday/Friday.
  • 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 $21.18/hour.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications): 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Medical assistant/phlebotomy training or equivalent experience required.  
  • Internal staff must have documented satisfactory performance in previous level within the job family or the equivalent experience required. 
  • Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required.
  • A current, valid driver's license with 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 is required. Position may require minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.  
  • Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications.  

​ WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Prior experience with complex blood collection procedures.
  • Prior leadership experience in healthcare settings.

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 Vision plans.
  • Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • PTO:  Starting at 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% match.
  • Paid Family Leave.
  • Employee Assistance.
  • Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term.
  • Service Awards and recognition.

Apply now!  Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make your career a force for good!
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.
About American Red Cross
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​The American Red Cross is part of the world's largest volunteer network found in 187 countries.
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