Red Cross Hiring Phlebotomists to Help Operate Northwest Indiana Blood Drives

The American Red Cross says it is looking for individuals that want to make a career helping save lives and is hiring for the mobile phlebotomist team that helps operate blood drives in northwest Indiana communities. A news release said paid training is provided, and no experience is required.  On Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST, the Red Cross will host a hiring event with walk-in interviews at the Merrillville office of the Red Cross on 83rd Avenue.
“As a phlebotomist, you can help save lives every day and be a part of the important mission of the Red Cross,” said Julie Brady, regional donor services executive. “Phlebotomists are critical to our mission of supplying 40% of the nation’s blood and can gain valuable career experience within the nation’s top humanitarian organization.”
Nationally, the Red Cross hosts approximately 500 blood drives each day to help treat new moms, premature babies, cancer patients and accident victims in need of lifesaving blood.
In Indiana, the Red Cross team collects more than 130,000 blood and platelet donations annually. The Red Cross says phlebotomists were an important part of this, collecting lifesaving blood donations from volunteer donors and working to ensure donors have the best experience possible.  Job seekers can learn more here .