Blood Collection Staff – Customer Service

American Red Cross

Location:
Effingham, IL, USA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jul 1, 2026Apply by Jul 16, 2026 (15d left)
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The Blood Collection Staff role involves assisting with every step of the blood collection process including setting up equipment, creating a welcoming environment for donors, and following safety procedures to collect lifesaving blood donations. Paid phlebotomy training is provided with opportunities to grow healthcare skills within the American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

  • Take the time to personally connect with donors and help them understand the impact of their donation
  • Collaborate with teammates to create a welcoming and friendly environment for volunteer donors
  • Be detail oriented to ensure blood collected meets goals and regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused
  • Drive Red Cross vehicles and work with the team to setup and tear down equipment at donation sites
  • Work variable schedules including early mornings, late nights, some weekends and holidays

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
  • A current, valid driver's license with 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 required
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes is required
  • Position may require minimum height of 60 inches to ensure the ability to safely operate Red Cross vehicles
  • Basic computer skills are required
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications
  • Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT, etc.) is preferred
  • Prior leadership experience is preferred

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Communication
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Physical Stamina
  • Basic Computer Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Phlebotomy
  • Blood Collection
  • Safety Procedures

Languages

English