Blood Collections Manager

Company: American Red Cross
Location: Yakima
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.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?**** As a condition of employment with American Red Cross, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID 19 or qualify for an exemption, except in states where it is prohibited by law. Accordingly, employment is conditioned on providing proof of vaccination or having an approved exemption prior to starting employment **** Join us-Where your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:Join the American Red Cross Team-Where your career is a force for good! Lead a team that's dedicated and mission-driven to help save livesCompensation: To Commensurate with previous experience. Benefits:

• 401 (K) with employer match
• Excellent Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid time off & holidays
• Paid Family Leave (where applicable)
• Career Advancement OpportunitiesAbout this Role
  As a Collections Manager 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 Managers drive for results and serve others with a high level of respect for our staff and the donors we value. To learn more about the Blood Collection team and how we serve the community, watch this short video: rdcrss.org/lifesavingroleResponsibilities:
  • Manage the collection operations within the territory to ensure achievement of annual collection goals in the most cost efficient and effective manner possible.
  • Establish and oversee deployment of appropriate staffing levels to ensure the efficient and effective collection of blood and blood products to meet annual collection goals and regional patient need.
  • Develop and supervise departmental supervisors and other collections staff in accordance with personnel policies and bargaining unit contracts, including performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and hiring and firing decisions, to enhance success of operation and minimize turnover.
  • Ensure effective internal and external communication between all department levels and functions to foster teamwork and enhance operational success.
  • Develop or contribute to the development and implementation of annual operating budget to meet assigned collection and quality initiatives.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified.Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in nursing, management or equivalent combination of education and related experience required. Master's degree preferred.
    • Minimum five years of related experience including three years management experience required.
    • Excellent organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively, analyze problems and implement appropriate solutions, and assimilate information quickly.
    • Ability to work independently while developing functioning teams among staff.
    • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to deal with all levels of staff, hospital personnel, physicians, volunteers and donors.
    • Proficient with Microsoft office applications.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.Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.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.
      
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