Description:
When you join our team as a Blood Collection Supervisor you will use your leadership, compassion and customer service skills to lead our blood collection team to going above and beyond ensuring that all donors have the best experience possible. Our Supervisors drive for results and serve others with a high level of respect for our staff and the donors we value.
The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization.
WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities):
- Supervise blood collection staff, including training and performance
- Drive for results and to serve others with a high level of respect for customer service
- Take the time to personally connect with donors – listen to their stories and help them understand the value of their donation
- Contribute to a friendly and fun environment. Team up with your co-workers to keep our donors coming back again and again
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
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of education and work experience (four to eight years of work experience in a related field) is required
- Minimum of three years of supervisory/leadership experience
- Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required. An ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families and physicians needed.
- A current, valid driver's license with a 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, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time 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.
- 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 desirable