Job Description

Blood Collection CDL Driver job at American Red Cross. Cleveland, OH. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview) When you join our team you will be utilizing your CDL and customer service skills to assist with every step of the blood collection process. This includes collaborating with your team to transport and setup equipment at the collection sites in local communities, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for donor volunteers, and following all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make in this position, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely transport blood collection equipment, set up and tear down site in collaboration with team members. Take the time to personally connect with donors — listen to their stories and help them understand how impactful their donation is. Collaborate with your teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment so our volunteer donors feel comfortable coming back again and again. Be detail oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.

SCHEDULE

Standard Schedule: Cleveland, Ohio. To best meet the needs of our donors and community, staff work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Overnight travel may be required in some locations. Schedule is provided two to three weeks in advance.

PAY INFORMATION

Starting rate: $21.00/hour Sign On Bonus: $1,500 WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications) High school diploma or equivalent is required Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required A current, valid driver's license with Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a good driving record is required. Experience driving large vehicles is strongly preferred. DOT certification is required, you must pass applicable DOT physical and related requirements and be able to possess or obtain a medical certification of at least one-year duration. 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. Position may require a minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles. At the American Red Cross, we conduct many mobile blood drives at businesses, schools and many other locations. All staff work as a team to set up and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive. Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

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 The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Red Cross

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Early shift,

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