I've been working with Red Cross for a while now. I learned at lot about all kinds of positions in health care. The collection techs are actually specialized in blood work. Then, they have to learn how to do platelets or autologous later. So there are ways to move forward in the field. Then there are people who coordinate the blood drives, people who coordinate the volunteers, people who work out schedules, etc. I do receptionist work. I help keep the refridgerator and cabinets stocked, sign people in, make appointments, answer questions, and get the initial paperwork filled out. Then, people go back to the history rooms where they get their hemoglobin checked and answer medical questions. If they are eligible, they are moved to a seat and set up to donate. Once finished donating, they are escorted to the canteen area for juice and cookies. This is where I come in. I schedule their next appointments, make sure they eat and drink something, and make sure they are feeling well enough to leave the donor center.
The only negative experience I've had was with one of the Red Cross employees. I was told that since I was working a seven hour shift, that I needed to take a little lunch. I didn't want to be gone too long, and the only thing right there was the Captain D's. Well, I got a plate and went to eat in the break room at Red Cross. Someone came in and started freaking out. Apparently one of the girls there is like deathly allergic to shrimp and shellfish. Just it being in the room. So I took my food outside. Then there was an ambulance and everything. She had a small reaction. It was awful. Everyone said it wasn't my fault. And they are supposed to put up signs. And apparently one of the techs said that she doesn't take her meds everyday like she's supposed to. It was a really rough experience.
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