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Donor Care Specialists - Phlebotomists - Full-Time Float (On the job training provided)

ROCK RIVER VALLEY BLOOD CENTER

Rockford, ILFull-time$18.5/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$18.5/hr
Location
Rockford, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Rock River Valley Blood Center seeks Donor Care Specialists (phlebotomists) for a float position serving mobile blood drives and fixed sites across the Rock River Valley region. The role supports blood collections and donor screenings while providing volunteer donors with a safe, pleasant experience. No previous phlebotomy experience is needed; on-the-job training is provided.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to Detail, requiredQuality Control, requiredWorking With the Public, requiredCustomer Service, nice to havePhlebotomy, nice to haveBlood Collection, nice to haveDonor Screening, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredCNA, nice to haveClinical or Blood Collection Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13829062 Company information: Join us at Rock River Valley Blood Center, where we're more than just a company we're a community-driven organization dedicated to saving lives. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that truly impacts lives apply now and help us continue our vital mission. Description of role: We are looking for talented individuals with outstanding customer service experience to join our team of Donor Care Specialist (phlebotomists) in a float position. As a Donor Care Specialist, you'll play a vital role in all aspects of blood collections and donor screenings, while providing a safe and pleasant experience for our volunteer donors at our mobile blood drives or fixed sites across the Rock River Valley region. No previous phlebotomy experience is needed. We offer a unique opportunity to gain phlebotomy experience from a dedicated, professional, and caring team. We can provide on-the-job training to motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow with us. At RRVBC, we're a team dedicated to saving lives and creating a positive impact in our community. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Plus, we offer opportunities for growth and development. Skills and Requirements: - Must be 18 years of age or older - High school diploma/GED required - CNA and clinical and/or blood collection experience is preferred - Strong attention to detail and quality control skills - Enjoy working with the public Work Schedule: Full time (30 plus hours per week). This position will be regularly scheduled Monday Thursday and alternating Friday/Saturday rotation. Upon request, plan to travel to any site or mobile location throughout the work week based on staffing needs and demands. Salary: Hourly wage for this position begins at $18.50/hr and includes an additional $1.50/hr float differential. - Bilingual is a plus and offers a pay increase after completion of training. Benefits & Perks: - Health, Vision & Dental Insurance - Disability and Life Insurance - Critical Illness and Accidental Protection plans - FSA - PTO - Paid Holidays - 401k or Roth with company match - Employee Assistance Program - Employee referral bonuses - Tuition Reimbursement Rock River Valley Blood Center is an equal opportunity employer \ \ EOE, M/F/D/V \ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \

How this job compares

Set against the 3,573 open Phlebotomist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18.5/hr
  • Illinois median$18–25/hr80 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–25/hr1,754 hourly ranges

This rate, $18.50/hr, is 12% below the Illinois median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Phlebotomist hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 101 open Phlebotomist jobs in Illinois and 3,573 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Phlebotomist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (1,437 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,528 of the 3,573 open Phlebotomist jobs (71%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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