Donor Center Phlebotomist - Effingham, IL

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Effingham, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Red Cross is seeking a Donor Center Phlebotomist to join their team. This role involves assisting with the blood collection process at fixed site locations, collaborating with team members to create a welcoming environment for volunteer donors, and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training and opportunities for career growth within the organization. This position is considered "On-Site".

Requirements

• 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 driver's 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 don’t 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 the on-the-job training of staff.
• Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand how impactful their donation is.
• Collaborate with teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment so volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and again.
• Be detailed oriented all day, every day to ensure that the blood collected meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree