Local Transport driver CDL

American Red Cross; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Red Cross seeks a phlebotomist in Salt Lake City to support blood collection efforts. Your mission will include ensuring donor comfort, adhering to safety regulations, and collaborating with a team on mobile blood drives. With paid training and a sign-on bonus, this role offers a pathway to advance your healthcare career within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Health Spending Accounts

PTO starting at 15 days per year

401K with match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with Class A or B CDL.
• Basic computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with blood collection by transporting and setting up equipment.
• Create a welcoming environment for donors.
• Follow safety procedures during blood collection.

Skills

Customer service

Effective verbal communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, tothe Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!

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 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. To learn more about being a phlebotomist and the impact you can make in this position, watch this short video : lifesavingrole

Safely transport blood collection equipment, setup 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 detailed oriented all day, every day. This ensures that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused

Standard Schedule :

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 $

Sign on bonus $4500- $3000 paid @60 days, $750 @6mo, $750 @12mo

This position is represented by a union contract

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications) :

High school diploma or equivalent 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 good driving record is required. Experience driving large vehicles strongly preferred.

DOT certification may be required in some locations. If required, 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 is required.Position may require 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 setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive.

Basic computer skills are required. Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE COMPETITIVE EDGE (Preferred Qualifications) :

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

Prior leadership experience

BENEFITS FOR YOU :

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts

PTO : Starting at 15 days a year; based on FLSA status and tenure

Holidays : 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays

401K with match

Paid Family Leave

Employee Assistance

Disability and Insurance : Short + Long Term