Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist, you’ll use your compassion and customer service skill to collect lifesaving blood donations from our volunteer donors and ensure they have the best experience possible. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/ lifesavingrole Responsibilities 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 Be detailed oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused To best meet the needs of our donors and community, Phlebotomists work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required A current, valid driver's license and good driving record is required Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions Basic computer skills are desirable 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. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Oct 28, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Join the Red Cross Biomed Team! At the American Red Cross, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission. When you join our Biomedical team, you can help save lives every day. You’ll be part of a like-minded team that shares a passion for making a difference and a work environment that supports growing, learning and succeeding. About this Role As a Phlebotomist, you’ll use your compassion and customer service skill to collect lifesaving blood donations from our volunteer donors and ensure they have the best experience possible. The Red Cross offers paid phlebotomy training with the ability to grow your skills and career within the nation’s top humanitarian organization. To learn more about being a phlebotomist, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/ lifesavingrole Responsibilities 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 Be detailed oriented all day, every day, to ensure that the blood you collect meets goals, regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused To best meet the needs of our donors and community, Phlebotomists work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays The aforementioned responsibilities of the Phlebotomist describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required Ability to work a variable schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays. Overnight travel may be required A current, valid driver's license and good driving record is required Ability to load and unload vehicles with or without reasonable accommodations Physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., occasionally physically assisting donors experiencing an adverse reaction, as well as pushing or pulling heavy weights up and down ramps and stairs (potentially up to 250 lbs. in weight and with up to 75-degree angles). Physical requirements may be performed in adverse weather conditions Basic computer skills are desirable 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. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) Specialist for hand-on patient care position operating the PACS equipment generally is a surgical setting, at various locations on an on-call and emergency basis. To learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have every day, watch this short video: The Men and Women Behind Our Mission Job Summary: Responsible for performing Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) services according to American Red Cross policies and procedures, including safety policies. Responsible for demonstrating excellence in customer service, promoting a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Assists with routine departmental tasks as directed. This is a part-time, on call position requiring operational flexibility. Must be able to get to Rogue Regional Medical Center within 15 minutes for on call responsibilities. Qualifications Current relevant licensure in state of practice. Requires a, CNA or EMT, LPN, PN, or MA. Minimum one year experience in the health care or blood banking industry required. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills and attention to detail required. Retain a current CPR certification (If employee does not have current CPR certification, the individual may be allowed into the program, but CPR certification must be obtained within six weeks). Ability to work independently, react quickly and work effectively in a surgical setting required. Familiar with basic aseptic technique preferred. Demonstrated technical skills; ability to operate medical equipment required. Must be willing to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. Job knowledge equivalent to that gained through the completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience as determined by the PACS Program Physician required. May be required to have own vehicle, a valid and current driver's license and insurance and a good driving record. Must live within 15-20 minutes of Medford, as this is an on-call position. Responsibilities: Transports and operates PACS equipment and performs specified salvage procedures which may include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) sequestration. Assesses patient/surgical procedure for suitability for PACS. Monitors blood loss, assesses appropriate time for washing of salvaged blood, and communicates to anesthesia and/or nursing staff the blood volume processed and available to be returned to patient. Maintains knowledge of steps of applicable surgical procedures. Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in charge if problems occur with the procedure. Maintains accurate, complete and legible records pertaining to the patient and the PACS or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure. Labels for reinfusion the autologous product, as appropriate. Removes disposable and cleans equipment at end of the procedure. Ensures that necessary equipment and disposable are available for the next cell salvage procedure. Reports and removes defective equipment from operation. Assists supervisor in assuring equipment is maintained and adequate supplies are stocked. Reports incidents and adverse reactions and completes appropriate paperwork. Collects samples of the salvaged blood product for quality assurance purposes. Supports Supervisor in review of department paperwork and monthly reports. May assist in training new staff. May assume "designee" duties at direction of Supervisor/ Medical Director. These duties may include but are not limited to: retrieval and confirmation of requests for service, scheduling and assigning cases, and coordinating the importing of operators from other ARC facilities. 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. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. A willingness to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. The ability to lift, load, unload and transport PACS and PRP equipment. Out of town travel may be required. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Sep 23, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) Specialist for hand-on patient care position operating the PACS equipment generally is a surgical setting, at various locations on an on-call and emergency basis. To learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have every day, watch this short video: The Men and Women Behind Our Mission Job Summary: Responsible for performing Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) services according to American Red Cross policies and procedures, including safety policies. Responsible for demonstrating excellence in customer service, promoting a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Assists with routine departmental tasks as directed. This is a part-time, on call position requiring operational flexibility. Must be able to get to Rogue Regional Medical Center within 15 minutes for on call responsibilities. Qualifications Current relevant licensure in state of practice. Requires a, CNA or EMT, LPN, PN, or MA. Minimum one year experience in the health care or blood banking industry required. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills and attention to detail required. Retain a current CPR certification (If employee does not have current CPR certification, the individual may be allowed into the program, but CPR certification must be obtained within six weeks). Ability to work independently, react quickly and work effectively in a surgical setting required. Familiar with basic aseptic technique preferred. Demonstrated technical skills; ability to operate medical equipment required. Must be willing to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. Job knowledge equivalent to that gained through the completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience as determined by the PACS Program Physician required. May be required to have own vehicle, a valid and current driver's license and insurance and a good driving record. Must live within 15-20 minutes of Medford, as this is an on-call position. Responsibilities: Transports and operates PACS equipment and performs specified salvage procedures which may include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) sequestration. Assesses patient/surgical procedure for suitability for PACS. Monitors blood loss, assesses appropriate time for washing of salvaged blood, and communicates to anesthesia and/or nursing staff the blood volume processed and available to be returned to patient. Maintains knowledge of steps of applicable surgical procedures. Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in charge if problems occur with the procedure. Maintains accurate, complete and legible records pertaining to the patient and the PACS or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure. Labels for reinfusion the autologous product, as appropriate. Removes disposable and cleans equipment at end of the procedure. Ensures that necessary equipment and disposable are available for the next cell salvage procedure. Reports and removes defective equipment from operation. Assists supervisor in assuring equipment is maintained and adequate supplies are stocked. Reports incidents and adverse reactions and completes appropriate paperwork. Collects samples of the salvaged blood product for quality assurance purposes. Supports Supervisor in review of department paperwork and monthly reports. May assist in training new staff. May assume "designee" duties at direction of Supervisor/ Medical Director. These duties may include but are not limited to: retrieval and confirmation of requests for service, scheduling and assigning cases, and coordinating the importing of operators from other ARC facilities. 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. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements: The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. A willingness to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. The ability to lift, load, unload and transport PACS and PRP equipment. Out of town travel may be required. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Are you looking to make a difference in the job that you do? Are you seeking an opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want your talents to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) Specialist for the American Red Cross! Nationwide, we collect over 6.5 million units of blood annually, and the need continues to grow. We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) Specialist for hand-on patient care position operating the PACS equipment generally is a surgical setting, at various locations on an on-call and emergency basis This is a part-time, on call position requiring operational flexibility. May be required to have own vehicle, a valid and current driver's license and insurance and a good driving record. Must live within 15-20 minutes of Rogue Hospital, as this is an on-call position. To learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have every day, watch this short video: The Men and Women Behind Our Mission Job Summary Responsible for performing Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) services according to American Red Cross policies and procedures, including safety policies. Responsible for demonstrating excellence in customer service, promoting a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Assists with routine departmental tasks as directed. Qualifications Current relevant licensure in state of practice. Requires a, CNA or EMT, LPN, PN, or MA. Minimum one year experience in the health care or blood banking industry required. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills and attention to detail required. Retain a current CPR certification (If employee does not have current CPR certification, the individual may be allowed into the program, but CPR certification must be obtained within six weeks). Ability to work independently, react quickly and work effectively in a surgical setting required. Familiar with basic aseptic technique preferred. Demonstrated technical skills; ability to operate medical equipment required. Must be willing to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. Job knowledge equivalent to that gained through the completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience as determined by the PACS Program Physician required. Responsibilities Transports and operates PACS equipment and performs specified salvage procedures which may include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) sequestration. Assesses patient/surgical procedure for suitability for PACS. Monitors blood loss, assesses appropriate time for washing of salvaged blood, and communicates to anesthesia and/or nursing staff the blood volume processed and available to be returned to patient. Maintains knowledge of steps of applicable surgical procedures. Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in charge if problems occur with the procedure. Maintains accurate, complete and legible records pertaining to the patient and the PACS or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure. Labels for reinfusion the autologous product, as appropriate. Removes disposable and cleans equipment at end of the procedure. Ensures that necessary equipment and disposable are available for the next cell salvage procedure. Reports and removes defective equipment from operation. Assists supervisor in assuring equipment is maintained and adequate supplies are stocked. Reports incidents and adverse reactions and completes appropriate paperwork. Collects samples of the salvaged blood product for quality assurance purposes. Supports Supervisor in review of department paperwork and monthly reports. May assist in training new staff. May assume "designee" duties at direction of Supervisor/ Medical Director. These duties may include but are not limited to: retrieval and confirmation of requests for service, scheduling and assigning cases, and coordinating the importing of operators from other ARC facilities. 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. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. A willingness to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. The ability to lift, load, unload and transport PACS and PRP equipment. Out of town travel may be required. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Aug 10, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Are you looking to make a difference in the job that you do? Are you seeking an opportunity that makes a difference? Are you passionate about meeting new people? Do you want your talents to have an impact in your community, across the country, and around the world? If your answer is “yes”, then we invite you to become a Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) Specialist for the American Red Cross! Nationwide, we collect over 6.5 million units of blood annually, and the need continues to grow. We are seeking a compassionate and flexible Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) Specialist for hand-on patient care position operating the PACS equipment generally is a surgical setting, at various locations on an on-call and emergency basis This is a part-time, on call position requiring operational flexibility. May be required to have own vehicle, a valid and current driver's license and insurance and a good driving record. Must live within 15-20 minutes of Rogue Hospital, as this is an on-call position. To learn more about the life-saving impact our employees have every day, watch this short video: The Men and Women Behind Our Mission Job Summary Responsible for performing Perioperative Autologous Cell Salvage (PACS) services according to American Red Cross policies and procedures, including safety policies. Responsible for demonstrating excellence in customer service, promoting a positive, professional image of the American Red Cross Biomedical Services. Assists with routine departmental tasks as directed. Qualifications Current relevant licensure in state of practice. Requires a, CNA or EMT, LPN, PN, or MA. Minimum one year experience in the health care or blood banking industry required. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills and attention to detail required. Retain a current CPR certification (If employee does not have current CPR certification, the individual may be allowed into the program, but CPR certification must be obtained within six weeks). Ability to work independently, react quickly and work effectively in a surgical setting required. Familiar with basic aseptic technique preferred. Demonstrated technical skills; ability to operate medical equipment required. Must be willing to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. Job knowledge equivalent to that gained through the completion of an Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience as determined by the PACS Program Physician required. Responsibilities Transports and operates PACS equipment and performs specified salvage procedures which may include Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) sequestration. Assesses patient/surgical procedure for suitability for PACS. Monitors blood loss, assesses appropriate time for washing of salvaged blood, and communicates to anesthesia and/or nursing staff the blood volume processed and available to be returned to patient. Maintains knowledge of steps of applicable surgical procedures. Notifies surgeon and/or anesthesiologist in charge if problems occur with the procedure. Maintains accurate, complete and legible records pertaining to the patient and the PACS or Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure. Labels for reinfusion the autologous product, as appropriate. Removes disposable and cleans equipment at end of the procedure. Ensures that necessary equipment and disposable are available for the next cell salvage procedure. Reports and removes defective equipment from operation. Assists supervisor in assuring equipment is maintained and adequate supplies are stocked. Reports incidents and adverse reactions and completes appropriate paperwork. Collects samples of the salvaged blood product for quality assurance purposes. Supports Supervisor in review of department paperwork and monthly reports. May assist in training new staff. May assume "designee" duties at direction of Supervisor/ Medical Director. These duties may include but are not limited to: retrieval and confirmation of requests for service, scheduling and assigning cases, and coordinating the importing of operators from other ARC facilities. 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. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The duties above indicate the essential functions of the position. Operational flexibility is required to meet sudden and unpredictable needs. A willingness to work a varied schedule including some evenings as well as on-call responsibilities. The ability to lift, load, unload and transport PACS and PRP equipment. Out of town travel may be required. *LI-POST Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Responsibilities: 1. Ensure blood drive compliance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure SQUIPP (safety, quality, identity, purity and potency) for all products collected under their supervision. 2. Plan, manage and direct all aspects of blood and/or apheresis collection operations (fixed site and/or mobile) to ensure an efficient and effective process. Recognize and correct donor flow inefficiencies. Monitor work area and practices to ensure a safe environment; take preventative and/or corrective action to prevent safety hazards and potential injuries to donors, volunteers and staff. 3. Supervise staff including hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success. Monitor individual and group performance to improve overall team effectiveness. 4. Perform clerical administrative functions to provide documentation and ensure donor/recipient safety and to monitor staff competency. May perform or serve as a trainer for all blood collection procedures. 5. Meet or exceed donor, sponsor and other customer’s service expectations. Seeks and uses customer feedback to improve services. 6. Ensure effective internal and external communication between all department levels and functions to foster teamwork and enhance operational success. 7. Complete required readings and training assignments by assigned deadline. Documentation of training/communication for team is accurate and timely. 8. Support activities to recruit/re-sign donors and other process improvement initiatives. 9. Perform other related duties as necessary. Scope Supervise and oversee all aspects of daily blood collections operations. Perform, assess and provide training for blood collection activities as needed. Responsible for supervision of team of line staff. Ensure team focus on customers. May operate ARC vehicles in compliance with regulations. Must balance production, customer service and compliance on a daily basis, ensuring integrity of operation. Competencies: The duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job description are representative of the essential functions of the position. The performance management system incorporates competencies which are identified, discussed and evaluated in order to meet operational milestones and which are tied to job families and titles. Three types of competencies have been identified; Technical Competencies are job specific skills and methods, Core Competencies are the abilities and behaviors expected of all Biomedical Services employees, Leadership Competencies are specific abilities and behaviors required of those performing formal management roles or other leadership roles (i.e. Project Leaders). Management and staff should refer to eDocs for further details on the appropriate competencies for a specific position. 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. Bachelor Degree, RN/LPN or equivalent combination of related education and experience required, with current state licensure as required. Minimum two years related experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. Related experience includes medical, technical, supervisory experience or documented satisfactory performance as a Collections Specialist. Customer service experience required. Effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Proficient with Microsoft office applications. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
Aug 10, 2020
Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description: Responsibilities: 1. Ensure blood drive compliance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations as well as all American Red Cross policies, procedures and guidelines. Ensure SQUIPP (safety, quality, identity, purity and potency) for all products collected under their supervision. 2. Plan, manage and direct all aspects of blood and/or apheresis collection operations (fixed site and/or mobile) to ensure an efficient and effective process. Recognize and correct donor flow inefficiencies. Monitor work area and practices to ensure a safe environment; take preventative and/or corrective action to prevent safety hazards and potential injuries to donors, volunteers and staff. 3. Supervise staff including hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success. Monitor individual and group performance to improve overall team effectiveness. 4. Perform clerical administrative functions to provide documentation and ensure donor/recipient safety and to monitor staff competency. May perform or serve as a trainer for all blood collection procedures. 5. Meet or exceed donor, sponsor and other customer’s service expectations. Seeks and uses customer feedback to improve services. 6. Ensure effective internal and external communication between all department levels and functions to foster teamwork and enhance operational success. 7. Complete required readings and training assignments by assigned deadline. Documentation of training/communication for team is accurate and timely. 8. Support activities to recruit/re-sign donors and other process improvement initiatives. 9. Perform other related duties as necessary. Scope Supervise and oversee all aspects of daily blood collections operations. Perform, assess and provide training for blood collection activities as needed. Responsible for supervision of team of line staff. Ensure team focus on customers. May operate ARC vehicles in compliance with regulations. Must balance production, customer service and compliance on a daily basis, ensuring integrity of operation. Competencies: The duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job description are representative of the essential functions of the position. The performance management system incorporates competencies which are identified, discussed and evaluated in order to meet operational milestones and which are tied to job families and titles. Three types of competencies have been identified; Technical Competencies are job specific skills and methods, Core Competencies are the abilities and behaviors expected of all Biomedical Services employees, Leadership Competencies are specific abilities and behaviors required of those performing formal management roles or other leadership roles (i.e. Project Leaders). Management and staff should refer to eDocs for further details on the appropriate competencies for a specific position. 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. Bachelor Degree, RN/LPN or equivalent combination of related education and experience required, with current state licensure as required. Minimum two years related experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. Related experience includes medical, technical, supervisory experience or documented satisfactory performance as a Collections Specialist. Customer service experience required. Effective verbal communication and public relations skills are required. A current valid driver's license and good driving record is required. Proficient with Microsoft office applications. Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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. The American Red Cross is a diverse nonprofit organization offering its employee’s professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit environment. To be considered for this position, please visit www.redcross.org/jobs to apply. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
