Phlebotomist – No Experience Required- Paid Training

American Red Cross

Location:
Paducah, KY, USA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Sep 30, 2026Apply by Oct 15, 2026 (6d left)
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Join the American Red Cross as a Phlebotomist with no prior healthcare experience required. This full-time role involves paid training to build skills needed to collect lifesaving blood donations, supporting community blood drives and providing outstanding customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Welcome and support blood donors throughout the donation process
  • Build meaningful connections and provide outstanding customer service
  • Collect blood and manage blood products following safety and quality standards
  • Work with teammates to create a positive donor experience
  • Set up and tear down equipment at mobile blood drive locations
  • Drive Red Cross or personal vehicles to community blood drive locations with mileage reimbursement provided

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required
  • 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 is required
  • 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
  • Basic computer skills are required
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft office applications
  • Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience (CNA, MA, EMT etc) is preferred
  • Prior leadership experience is preferred

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Communication
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic Computer Knowledge
  • Driving with valid license
  • Physical Stamina
  • Blood Collection
  • Schedule Adaptability

Languages

English