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Phlebotomist

Employment Type:
Full Time

Company Name:
American Red Cross

Location of Position:
Altoona, PA

Job Description:
  • Position Title: Collections Specialist I
  • Working hours/Schedule: The working hours will vary.  No set schedule.  Typically work 4 (Four) 10-12 hour days and sometimes 5 per week per business need. Variable shift schedule.
  • Travel: Possibly travel to State College and Johnstown fixed sites to cover PTO, staffing, etc.
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $14.58 Per Hour, Plus Benefits
  • Experience: At least 1 full year of phlebotomy, VP, and Vital training required.
Responsibilities
Comply with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and guidelines.

May perform any or all blood collection procedures (may include allogeneic, autologous, directed, therapeutic; automated red cell and platelet pheresis) donor collections. May perform all types of donor health history screening and eligibility procedures.

Conduct donor greeting, donor reaction care and processing and packing of blood as assigned.

Perform daily function checks, assemble and maintain supplies and equipment to ensure a state of readiness and to maintain compliance.

Function with team effort to ensure efficient donation process focused on donor and sponsor expectations.  Maintain positive public relations to promote a professional image.

May operate ARC vehicle. May transport supplies and equipment in a state of readiness and to ensure compliance. May operate assigned vehicle according to applicable regulations. Collections Staff that is hired with DOT driving responsibilities will perform vehicle checks and complete DOT paperwork per established protocol.

Load, set up, maintain and tear down supplies and equipment in a state of readiness and to ensure compliance. 

Complete required readings and training assignments by assigned deadline.

Perform other related duties as necessary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified.

Scope
Balance production, customer service and compliance on a day-to-day basis to ensure integrity of the product and optimum donor experience.  As integral link between donors and ARCBS, portray a commitment to customer service by conveying and demonstrating a consistent style of professionalism.

May drive ARC vehicles throughout the blood region to collection sites, set-up and tear down and provide other related donor and operation support.  Will have frequent external customer (donor and sponsor) contact.

Qualifications
RN/LPN or equivalent experience is required, with current state licensure as required.  Minimum one year of documented satisfactory performance in Collections Technician II or Collection Technician III position or equivalent experience is required. Customer service experience, effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required.  A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Previous truck and/or bus driving experience is desirable. Collections Staff that is hired with DOT driving responsibilities will be required to pass DOT physical and related requirements and be able to posses or obtain a medical certification of at least one year duration. Basic computer skills desirable. Applicable local licensure if required by state directives.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements
The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position.  Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs.  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.

Exposure levels are based on the essential functions as stated in this position description; however, in some instances, variances may occur due to the applicable nature of this position within a particular work site.  Therefore the work site may determine the exposure level to be greater than or less than the below stated level.

This position is an exposure determination 1 in view of the fact that the position requires the incumbent work under conditions where the potential exists for the incumbent to make contact with blood or blood components as a result of splashes, spills, and/or needlesticks.

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

To apply for position: 
American Red Cross - Workday (myworkdayjobs.com) 

8/24/21
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    • Business After Hours
    • Business Before Hours
    • Business Excellence Dinner
    • Chamber Golf Classic
    • Committee of Non-Profit Businesses >
      • Essential Tips for Building a Nonprofit Organization
    • Farm-City
    • Hall of Fame
    • Home Garden & Healthy Living Show
    • Leadership Blair County Adult >
      • Class Projects
    • LBC Adult Alumni
    • Leadership Blair County Youth
    • Regional Programs
    • Safety Programming
    • Sustainable Blair County
    • WE-LEaD
    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy
    • Young Professionals of Blair County
    • Workplace Wellness
    • Community Calendar
  • Chamber Trips
  • Job Board
    • Lawn Service Technician
    • Carpentry/Construction Teacher (School year-9 month position)
    • HVAC Instructor
    • Production Positions
    • New Products Research/Development/Design Engineer
    • Manufacturing Project Engineer
    • Heavy Equipment Operator & Truck Driver
    • Service Technician/Installer
    • General Construction Laborer
    • Deposit Operations Representative
    • Roadway Designer
    • Customer Service Representative
    • Form Carpenters - Commercial Building Construction
    • Project Geologist
    • Civil Engineer - Land Development
    • Loan Closing/Escrow Specialist
    • Loan Processing Representative
    • Civil Engineer - Land Development
    • Licensed or Mental Health Level Therapists
    • Information Technology Director
    • Field Service Technician Industrial Equipment
    • Hardware Store Sales Associate
    • Auto Parts Sales Associate
    • Laborer/CDL Driver
    • Heavy Equipment Operator (Underground Utilities Construction)
    • Pipe Foreman (Underground Utilities Construction)
    • Product Merchandiser (Product Manager)
    • TCIS & TCI
    • Professional Geologist
    • Bookkeeper
    • School Psychologist
    • Operations Representative II
    • ​Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • ​Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical & Appliance Repair Tech
    • Escape Room Game Master
    • Judicial Secretary
    • Tipstaff
    • Courtroom Tipstaff
    • Maintenance Technician
    • Teacher Assistant
    • Facility Assistant
    • Bus Driver
    • Director
    • Production Packers (2nd Shift)
    • Business Services Coordinator
    • Career Planner (Youth Programs)
    • Customer Service Representative (Bank Teller)
    • Certified Peer Specialists
    • Practical Nursing Instructor
    • Elementary (Kindergarten) Instructor
    • Appliance Repair Technician
    • Physical Therapist
    • General Laborer
    • Mechanic - Electrical
    • Software Technology Positions
    • Implementation Lead
    • Business Analyst/Scrum Master
    • Sales Engagement Consultant
    • Content Writer
    • Medical Technician
    • Structural/Architectural Engineer
    • Entry Level Architectural Design Professional
    • Office Specialist
    • Production Packer
    • Production Packer
    • Certified Occupation Therapy Assistant (COTA)
    • Property & Casualty Insurance Producer
    • Janitorial Healthcare Cleaner
    • Janitorial Cleaner - Evenings
    • Ticket Agent
    • Wastewater Engineer
    • Automation/Controls Technician-DGF
    • Phlebotomist
    • VP of Programming and Membership Education
    • Construction Laborer