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Collections Tech/ Phlebotomist - Collections Specialist American Red Cross Employee Review

1.0
Oct 17, 2017
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Pros

Meeting new people and the illusion of helping others.

Cons

Back breaking work, very low pay, no time off. RC is money driven. Over booked appointments and under staffed. Just the way they like it (more profits for them). Equipment malfunctions and the vehicles are filthy. Donor sites sometimes have no heat, mold spores, and unsanitary conditions. The whole organization is complete dysfunction which leads to extremely high turn over rates here. Good staff do not stay because of this.

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
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Pros

My experience working with the Red Cross has been great. The work is fulfilling and the people are passionate. Benefits are good - Kaiser is $6 a month!

Cons

There is work life balance, but there is an expectation to work nights and weekends.

4.0
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Flexible remote hours, supportive team that treats volunteers as contributors rather than interns, and a low-pressure environment

Cons

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