Purpose:
This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation inin-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. To safely transport and deliver blood or bloodproducts to hospital customers.
Responsibilities:
- Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or "stat" deliveries
- Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary
- Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
- Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
- Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
- Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross
Qualifications:
- Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies.
- Willingness to carry vaccination card to work assignments.
- Willingness to support the Red Cross mission, required
- Valid state driver's license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
- Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
- Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
- Current insurance and state registration if using personal vehicle, required
- Ability to lift 45 lbs., required
- Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and DefensiveDriving course upon acceptance in position, required
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Details
- Available Times: Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
- Commitment Details: 2-4 shifts per month for minimum of 6 months. Shifts are generally 4 hours each and are variable per site. In the daytime, evenings, and weekends.
- Recurrence: Recurring
- Volunteers Needed: 10
- Cause Areas: Community Development, Transportation
- Good For: Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
- Participation Requirements: Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
- Age Requirement: 18+