COURIER-EVENINGS (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK)

Oklahoma Blood Institute•Oklahoma City, OK

17h•$14 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Our Blood Institute is seeking a courier to deliver and retrieve processed and unprocessed blood, blood products, donor and patient samples, derivatives, equipment, and supplies. Deliveries and pickups serve hospitals, mobile blood drives, centers, clinics, doctors’ offices, and research facilities. The role is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is scheduled Saturday through Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Applicants must be comfortable driving in severe weather and meet the stated driving, physical, and education requirements. Pay is $13.50–$20.00 per hour, or based on education and/or experience, plus shift differential and holiday pay. The posting also offers a $500 bonus after six months and a $1,000 bonus after one year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Driving record must have zero points and no moving violations or accidents within the last three years; a copy of the driving record must be provided before hiring.
Comfortable driving in all types of severe weather during all hours of the day and night.
Able to lift at least 60 pounds.
Able to stand for long periods.
Able to walk 2–3 miles daily.

Responsibilities

Deliver, retrieve, distribute, and transport blood products, samples, equipment, specimens, and supplies as necessary.
Process and prepare orders for distribution of blood and blood components for customers.
Retrieve and secure products from assigned locations at closing, including confirming products are boxed and taken to the main center, checking the rotator for platelets that may not have been boxed, and checking empty boxes for other blood products.
Be available and respond to on-call assignments as scheduled.
Coordinate product pickups with satellite locations and mobile blood drives.
Conduct minor maintenance and upkeep of vehicles and equipment used for daily operations.
Perform quality control and equipment maintenance as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or management.