Blood Collection CDL Driver

American Red Cross; Wilmington (NC, DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading humanitarian organization where your career can make a significant impact. In this role, you will utilize your CDL and customer service skills to assist with blood collection, ensuring a welcoming environment for donors. The American Red Cross offers paid training in phlebotomy, allowing you to develop valuable healthcare skills while being part of a mission that saves lives. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity to grow your career and contribute to a cause that matters. Become a force for good and help change lives every day.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Starting PTO of 15 days/year

11 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Customer service experience and effective communication skills are essential.
• Valid Class A or B CDL with a good driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Transport blood collection equipment and set up community donation sites.
• Connect with donors and maintain a welcoming environment.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance during blood collection.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Driving Large Vehicles

Teamwork

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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By joining the American Red Cross, you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?

Join us - Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

We provide Paid-Training - no prior medical experience required.

Joining The American Red Cross is a unique experience — it’s both a feeling and an action. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network, working with a team of welcoming, exceptional, yet unassuming individuals. Our diverse team is united in purpose. You will grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured by the people helped, communities made whole, and lives changed for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who support your growth along a meaningful career path. Your work aligns with a mission bigger than ourselves. As you care for others, you'll be cared for with competitive pay and benefits. We value who you are outside of work as much as your contributions at work.

What You Need to Know (Job Overview):

Utilize your CDL and customer service skills to assist with blood collection. This includes transporting and setting up equipment at community sites, creating a welcoming environment for donors, and following safety procedures to collect lifesaving blood donations.

The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training, allowing you to develop healthcare skills and advance your career within a top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport blood collection equipment safely and set up/take down sites with team members.
• Connect with donors, listen to their stories, and help them understand their donation's impact.
• Create a welcoming environment to encourage repeat donations.
• Maintain attention to detail to ensure safety and regulatory compliance of collected blood.

Standard Schedule (Wilmington, North Carolina):

• You will be scheduled for variable shifts Monday-Friday.
• Work may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Overnight travel may be required.
• Schedules are provided 2-3 weeks in advance.

Pay Information:

• Starting rate: $24.48/hr.
• This position is covered by a union contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Customer service experience and effective communication skills.
• Valid Class A or B CDL and a good driving record; experience driving large vehicles is preferred.
• DOT certification, including passing physical and obtaining medical certification.
• Physical ability to lift, push/pull heavy weights, and adapt to long or irregular hours; minimum height of 60 inches may be required for vehicle operation.
• Teamwork in mobile blood drive setups and takedowns.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT, etc.).
• Leadership experience.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Health and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Starting PTO of 15 days/year, based on tenure and role.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Disability and insurance options.
• Service awards and recognition.

Apply now! Join our team and make your career a force for good!

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics.

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