Vitalant is currently seeking a Driver / Medical Courier (Union) to help facilitate blood and blood product deliveries to hospitals. Vitalant is where donors, talent and innovation meet to save and improve lives. We are the nation’s largest independent, nonprofit blood services provider exclusively focused on providing lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the U.S. We seek team members who want to make a difference in people’s lives while furthering their careers. At Vitalant you can expect competitive compensation, paid time off and other benefits.  Take your first step to joining our dedicated team by applying today.

 

Schedule:

9:00AM - 5:30PM, including rotating weekend shifts

 

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents:

 

VITALANT OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

Health, Dental and Vision InsuranceHSA, FSA and 410K retirement savings plansPaid Time OffCommuter benefitsEmployee assistance program

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the delivery, transport and pick-up of blood/blood products from hospitals, donor centers and mobile blood drives. Ensure that blood/blood products are transported according to AABB standards and prescribed SOP's. Accurately completes all documents associated with the delivery/pick-up. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Report and resolve any customer concern or discrepancies. Complete daily driver log and route sheets. Performs and documents weekly vehicle inspection. Assists with the training of new drivers. Other duties as assigned.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives direction from the dispatcher for hospital deliveries. Checks to ensure products are properly packed and the delivery location matches the products prior to leaving the blood center.Accurately completes all associated documents in accordance with established procedures. Loads Vitalant vehicle with designated equipment as indicated on route sheet.Maintains a consistent and professional level of communication with Customer Service Representatives as well as all Vitalant customers. Responsible for exemplary customer service, including reporting any customer complaints to supervisor/manager/director immediately.Is knowledgeable on the shortest/most efficient routes between locations. Confirms every en route stop with the dispatcher.Complies with vehicle safety requirements, weekly vehicle inspections and maintenance.Observes rules of the road when driving assigned vehicle.Demonstrates care and safe operation of vehicle.Reports any issues pertaining to vehicle maintenance in a timely manner. Reports accidents/incidents immediately and completes required paperwork according to policy.Maintains a safe driving record.Does not eat or smoke in the vehicle in accordance with Vitalant  policy.Prepares ice bags, organizes box room and cleans transportation coolers as needed/directed.

Experience

Customer service and/or driving experience preferred.

Knowledge of the Chicagoland area preferred.

Knowledge/Education

High school diploma or equivalent. 

Licenses/ Certifications

Maintain a valid State of Illinois driver’s license and possess a clean driving record for the last 3 years.