Blood CollectionCDL Driver

American Red Cross; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Sp

PTO: Starting 15 days a year

11 paid holidays

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability Insurance

Service Awards

Job summary

American Red Cross in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated driver for blood collection sites. You will transport equipment, set up and tear down, and welcome donors while following safety procedures.

The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the opportunity to grow healthcare skills within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. The role involves early mornings, weekends, holidays, and potential overnight travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A current, valid Class A or B CDL and a good driving record are required.
• DOT certification is required and you must pass DOT physical requirements.
• Experience driving large vehicles is strongly preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver heavy weights and to work varied hours is required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office are expected.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport blood collection equipment and set up/tear down the site with team members.
• Interact with donors to explain the donation process and its impact.
• Create a welcoming environment to encourage donor return.
• Ensure blood collection meets regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CDL (Class A/B)

Job description

Job Description

We provide paid training – no prior medical experience required.

When you choose to be a force for good, you’ll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life’s work with an ongoing mission that’s bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you’re cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

What You Need To Know (Job Overview)

Utilize 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 set up equipment at the collection sites in local communities, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport blood collection equipment, set up and tear down the 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 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.

Standard Schedule

• Schedule is variable and 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 $24.57 per hour.

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 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 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.
• 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 composed of six core holidays and five floating holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Employee Assistance.
• Disability and Insurance: Short and Long Term.
• Service Awards and recognition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable state and local laws. The American Red Cross is also proud to be a partner of the Employment of National Service (EONS) and shares its opportunities with the network of organizations.

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