Job Title: Whole Blood Drive Phlebotomist - Lansing Area of Interest: Blood Services
Job Description:
COLLECTIONS TECH I - Traveling Phlebotomist -Lansing, MI
Status: Full Time
Hours: Variable schedule including monrings, days evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays.
Union Position Rate: $12.35/hour
Are you looking to make a difference in the job you do? From setting up the blood collection equipment at work sites, to putting a needle in a donor's arm, as a Phlebotomist at the American Red Cross you will work all aspects of blood drives at high schools, offices & churches throughout Lansing, MI and the surrounding areas. In your first three months on the job, we will provide you with comprehensive, paid training on all aspects of whole blood collection techniques and documentation requirements.
Key performance objectives include:
* 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
* Stay flexible to work a highly variable schedule that includes early start times, late end times, and 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 here.
* Contribute to a friendly and fun environment for donors and co-workers alike - give them a reason to come back for more.
* Be a model of professionalism and compassion while serving as an ambassador to the public for the nation's largest not-for-profit blood banking organization. Once you establish yourself as a top performer, you will be able to: Have the potential to develop your career with the American Red Cross
* Demonstrate your leadership potential by becoming a "go-to" person for team supervisors, on the job trainers & new employees.
We offer excellent benefits including PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k).If this sounds like the kind of challenge you've been waiting for; check out full job description & apply on-line:
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Medical assistant or phlebotomy training is preferred. Ability to perform Blood Pressures and Vitals required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication, and public relations skills are preferred. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required.
o Large amounts of travel are involved. However the goal is to keep you in your home district. (any lodging is always handled by the American Red Cross)
o A valid driver's license is mandatory to hold a position as a traveling phlebotomist.
o Blood Drives are rarely cancelled due to weather conditions. You would be expected to travel in inclement weather. If your blood drive is cancelled, we will attempt to schedule you at another location.
o A phone or paging device is mandatory.
o Punctuality and reliability are essential to this position.
Essential Functions/Physical Requirements:
The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. 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. Exposure levels are based on the essential functions as stated in this position description; however, in some instances, variances may occur due to the applicable nature of this position within a particular work site. Therefore the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less than the below stated level. This position is in OSHA I in view of the fact that the position requires the incumbent work under conditions where the potential exists for the incumbent to make contact with blood or blood components as a result of splashes, spills, and/or needlesticks. Requisition Number: BIO54481 Nationwide:Divisional:Regional:Chapter Code - Chapter Description:
If this is a Chapter Position then select the Chapter - Chapter DescriptionBusiness Unit: Biomedical
Country: United States
State/Province: Michigan
City: Lansing
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Variable
Work Schedule: Variable Schedule
Percentage of Travel: 75% - 100%
Relocation Eligibility: No
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.
