Blood Collection Driver
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Customer service experience and effective verbal communication skills are required.
- A current, valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
- The position requires the physical 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; and the ability to adapt to long, irregular hours and frequent schedule changes. A minimum height of 60 inches may be required to safely operate Red Cross vehicles.
- All staff must work as a team to set up and tear down the equipment required for mobile blood drives.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are required.
- Drive blood collection vehicles to transport supplies, equipment, blood products, and staff to and from mobile sites, and load and unload vehicles.
- Connect with donors, listen to their stories, and help them understand the impact of their donation.
- Collaborate with teammates to create a welcoming environment for volunteer donors.
- Ensure collected blood meets goals and regulatory requirements and can be safely transfused.
- Work with the team to set up and tear down equipment at donation sites.
- Prior healthcare or phlebotomy experience, including experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician.
- Prior leadership experience.
About the company
The American Red Cross provides emergency relief and humanitarian aid by mobilizing volunteers, donors, and staff to respond to disasters and everyday needs. Its main activities include collecting and supplying blood, running disaster response operations, offering life-saving training (such as CPR and first aid), supporting military families, and promoting preparedness in communities. The organization works by coordinating volunteers, managing blood banks and donation drives, deploying resources during emergencies, and teaching people essential emergency skills. What sets it apart from many other aid groups is its nationwide network and established infrastructure that combines disaster response, blood services, and preparedness programs under one umbrella, backed by a steady flow of donations and volunteers. The goal is to prevent and relieve human suffering by being ready to help at any time, at home and around the world.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.2M
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Church of Jesus Christ donated more than $7 million on October 2, 2026.
- September 2026 blood campaigns with Metallica and Hello Kitty boosted donor engagement amid shortages.
- Anne Arundel County signed a preparedness MOU September 28, 2026, strengthening local disaster operations.
What critics are saying
- Biotech appeals Red Cross antitrust immunity in 1st Circuit after August 2026 ruling.
- Miranda v. American National Red Cross and Levine's April 2026 whistleblower suit expose controls.
- Volunteer dependence creates execution fragility; 14,000 disaster callouts by September 2026 strain staffing.
What makes American Red Cross unique
- Nationwide disaster network handles 60,000 emergencies yearly; few nonprofits match that operational scale.
- Supplies about 40% of U.S. blood, anchoring hospitals through RedCrossBlood.org and mobile drives.
- Deep brand partnerships with Metallica, Delta, Hello Kitty, and Old Republic expand donor reach.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Family Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Disability Insurance
- Service Awards