Donor Center Phlebotomist

American Red Cross • Saint Paul, MN

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Donor Center Phlebotomist assists with every step of the blood collection process at American Red Cross fixed-site locations. The role uses healthcare and/or customer service skills to help create a welcoming, comfortable environment for volunteer donors and follows safety procedures while collecting blood donations for delivery to hospitals. The organization provides paid phlebotomy training, and there is no prior medical experience requirement. Phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Staff work a variable schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. The schedule is provided two to three weeks in advance. The stated starting pay rate is $23.44 per hour.

Requirements

• Associate degree or a combination of education and work experience.
• At least one year of customer service experience in a public setting.
• Current, valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience, such as CNA, MA, or EMT experience.
• Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Personally connect with donors, listen to their stories, and help them understand the impact of their donation.
• Collaborate with teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment that encourages volunteer donors to return.
• Pay close attention to detail to ensure collected blood meets goals and regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
• Follow safety procedures throughout the blood collection process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off starting at 15 days a year, based on job type and tenure.
• 11 paid holidays, comprising six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Paid family leave.
• Employee assistance.
• Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
• Service awards and recognition.
• Paid phlebotomy training.

What This Job Offers

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