Mobile Phlebotomist - Paid Phlebotomy Training Job Opening

Phlebotomist Job Summary

Are you seeking a full-time opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Phlebotomist for the American Red Cross!

From transporting and setting up blood collection equipment at work sites, to drawing blood from donors, as a Phlebotomist Driver with the American Red Cross you will work all aspects of blood drives at schools, offices & churches throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas. No experience necessary—our paid training is a mix of classroom instruction and field practice.

To learn more about this role, watch this short video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyKxt5e9CKA

Phlebotomist Job Responsibilities

• Balance production, donor care & quality requirements to meet daily blood collection goals
• Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation
• Be detail oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused
• Remain flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, weekends & holidays to meet the needs of our blood drive sponsors and donors.
• Take care of your team members – show up for every shift and give 100% while you’re there
• Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again
• Interact in a positive, proactive and customer-focused manner with both internal and external customers, demonstrating care and compassion at all times

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

Phlebotomist Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are required
• Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodation
• Medical assistant or phlebotomy training preferred but not required
• A current, valid driver's license and good driving record is required
• Basic computer skills are desirable
• 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 lbsin weight and with up to 75 degreeangles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions.
• All staff work as a team to setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive. This involves loading/unloading of vehicles, pushing carts up to 250 lbs, setting up beds and handling many totes containing equipment and snacks for the donors.
• Flexibility to work long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $10.50 /hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• Driver's License (Required)