Blood Collections Staff - Advanced Phlebotomy

American Red Cross

Location:
Houston, TX, USA
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jun 22, 2026Apply by Jul 7, 2026 (10d left)

The Blood Collections Staff member performs complex phlebotomy duties including Power Red extraction and supports mobile blood drive operations. This role involves customer service, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory requirements in blood collection.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team and drive for results through excellent customer service
  • Model professionalism and compassion while serving as an ambassador to the public for the nation’s largest not-for-profit blood banking organization
  • Conduct complex phlebotomy duties to include Power Red extraction
  • Able to work independently with attention to detail along with the knowledge of daily operations to ensure the blood the team collects meets regulatory requirements
  • Work a variable schedule which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Overnight travel may be required in some locations
  • Setup and tear down the equipment required to conduct a mobile blood drive

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Minimum 1-year prior phlebotomy experience 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 and adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes are required
  • Position may require a 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

Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Power Red extraction
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal Communication
  • Driving with valid license
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Physical Stamina
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic Computer Knowledge
  • Blood Collection
  • Regulatory Compliance

Languages

English