Blood Collections Supervisor

at American Red Cross in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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?
Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!

Job Description:

Why Choose Us?
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 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. To learn more about the Blood Collection team and how we serve the community, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingrole

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 (Schaumburg, IL):

Variable hours 4 x 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends

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.

Schedule is provided two to three weeks in advance

Pay Information:

Starting salary $68,000/year. Pay may increase depending on experience

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) required

Minimum three years of supervisory/leadership experience

Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required. Ability to effectively discuss procedures and medical issues with patients, families and physicians needed.

A current, valid driver's license with 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 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 desirable

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

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

Prior leadership experience exceeding 3 years in healthcare... For full info follow application link.

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.