Blood Drive Team Lead — Phlebotomy & Leadership

American Red Cross; Vernon Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

American Red Cross is seeking a Lead/Charge Phlebotomist in Fairfield, NJ to support our mobile blood drive teams and provide exceptional donor care. You will coach staff, perform phlebotomy duties, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining high safety and service standards.

The role requires leadership experience, phlebotomy skills, and strong customer-service abilities, with a variable schedule and potential overnight travel. Pay starts at $26.06/hour and includes competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience (18 months to four years) is required.
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience in environments with public interaction is required.
• Phlebotomy experience is required.
• Customer service experience and strong verbal communication are required.
• A current valid driver's license and good driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and drive for results through excellent customer service.
• Model professionalism and compassion while serving as an ambassador to the public for the nation’s largest not-for-profit blood banking organization.
• Work as a lead/charge at mobile blood drives and conduct phlebotomy.
• Ensure blood collection meets regulatory requirements with attention to daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

Verbal communication

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Red Cross is seeking a Lead/Charge Phlebotomist in Fairfield, NJ to support our mobile blood drive teams and provide exceptional donor care. You will coach staff, perform phlebotomy duties, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining high safety and service standards.

The role requires leadership experience, phlebotomy skills, and strong customer-service abilities, with a variable schedule and potential overnight travel. Pay starts at $26.06/hour and includes competitive benefits.