Blood Collection Staff – Customer Service

American Red Cross

Blood Collection Staff utilizing healthcare skills to assist in the blood collection process at American Red Cross. Collaborating with teams to create a comfortable environment for donors while following safety procedures.

Posted 5/31/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $19 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize healthcare and/or customer service skills to assist with the blood collection process
Collaborate with the team to transport and setup equipment at collection sites
Create a welcoming and comfortable environment for volunteer donors
Follow all safety procedures while collecting lifesaving blood donations
Take time to personally connect with donors and listen to their stories
Ensure that the blood collected meets goals, regulatory requirements, and can be safely transfused
Drive Red Cross vehicles and setup/tear down equipment at donation sites
Work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
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
Adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes
Basic computer skills are required
Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO: Starting 15 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
401K with up to 6% company match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

customer serviceblood collectionmanual dexteritybasic computer skillsMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

effective verbal communicationteam collaborationinterpersonal skillsadaptabilitylistening skills

Certifications

high school diploma or equivalentvalid driver's license