Weekend/Overnight Phlebotomist

Job Description

Paid training provided; no prior medical experience required, phlebotomy experience preferred.

Job Overview

Use healthcare and/or customer service skills to assist with every step of the blood collection process at fixed site locations. Collaborate with team members to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors while following all safety procedures during the collection of lifesaving blood donations that are delivered to hospitals.

Paid phlebotomy training is available, with the opportunity to grow your healthcare skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. Watch the short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole

Key Responsibilities

Connect personally 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 volunteer donors feel comfortable returning repeatedly.

Maintain high levels of detail orientation to ensure the blood collected meets safety standards and can be safely transfused.

Standard Schedule

Variable schedule that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Schedule is provided two to three weeks in advance.

Pay Information

Starting rate: $21.42 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minimum of one year of customer service experience in a public setting.

Current valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Physical ability to lift, push or pull heavy weights, stand or sit for long periods, and adapt to irregular hours and frequent schedule changes.

Basic computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Prior leadership experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.

Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts.

PTO: Starting at 15 days per year; increases with tenure.

Holidays: 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays.

401(k) with up to 6% company match.

Paid Family Leave.

Employee Assistance.

Disability and Insurance: short-term and long-term.

Service Awards and recognition.

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 arrests or convictions will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable state and local laws.

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