Phlebotomist – No Experience Required- Paid Training
About The Position
The American Red Cross is hiring a Phlebotomist in Cleveland, Ohio, and provides paid training; no healthcare experience is required. The role supports community blood drives by welcoming donors, providing customer service, collecting blood, and managing blood products according to safety and quality standards. Staff work as a team to set up and take down equipment at mobile blood drive locations and travel to those locations using Red Cross or personal vehicles. Mileage reimbursement is provided. The schedule varies based on donor and community needs, may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, and is provided 2–3 weeks in advance. Starting pay is $17.83 per hour for non-drivers and $18.87 per hour for drivers. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, customer service experience, effective verbal communication, a valid driver’s license with a good driving record, basic computer skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Physical requirements include lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs; manual dexterity; sitting or standing for extended periods; and adapting to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes. A minimum height of 60 inches may be required to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Customer service experience.
- Effective verbal communication skills.
- Current, valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- 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.
- Ability to adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes.
- May need to meet a minimum height of 60 inches to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
Nice To Haves
- Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience, such as CNA, MA, or EMT experience.
- Prior leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and support blood donors throughout the donation process.
- Build meaningful connections and provide outstanding customer service.
- Collect blood and manage blood products in accordance with safety and quality standards.
- Work with teammates to create a positive donor experience.
- Set up and tear down equipment at mobile blood drive locations.
- Drive Red Cross or personal vehicles to community blood drive locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with up to 6% match.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid family leave.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Recognition and service awards.
- Paid training.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to community blood drives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
