Driver / Medical Courier (Union)

Vitalant•Rosemont, IL

2d•$18

About The Position

At Vitalant, the impact you make doing work that is purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile is vital. As a member of our non-profit organization, you can be impact-inspired to provide vital clinical services to communities nationwide, vital products to those in need of a donor's generosity, or vital scientific research that advances blood safety worldwide. Vitalant is seeking Union Drivers dedicated to making a positive difference. If you are customer-focused and impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you will experience a career built on purpose, an organization created to care, and a team committed to lead – together. Your impact as a Union Driver is vital. As a member of our Union courier team, you will support Vitalant's life-saving mission by utilizing your communication and customer service skills to establish relationships with hospital staff while delivering and transporting blood and blood products. Additionally, you will actively participate in the set up and takedown of mobile blood drives. If you are impact-inspired to help others, and making a difference is vital for you, you'll experience a career built on purpose, a company created to care, and a team committed to lead - together. Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned reserach. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send us an email to [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

Must be able to pass a DOT Physical or have a DOT Medical Certificate
Clean driving record with valid PA driver's license
Able to lift 50+ lbs.with the assistance of a hand cart

Nice To Haves

6 months of similar experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a great rapport with hospitals that we service.
Successfully deliver blood, supplies, equipment, or other blood products.
Play an active part in the setup and takedown of mobile blood drives by loading and unloading blood drive supplies.
Manage the safe handling, cleaning, and tracking of biowaste.
Use exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving issues as they arise.