Transportation Driver - Sat-Sun 12p-10p (Part Time - 20hrs)

Versiti, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Versiti is an organization that combines donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine, recognizing the value of blood and life-saving gifts. It is home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, facilitates life-saving gifts from donors, and provides scientific backing through its diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together experts in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This collective knowledge aims to improve patient outcomes, enhance service quality, and reduce healthcare costs for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other healthcare providers. Versiti is committed to improving patient lives and supporting its healthcare partners. The Transportation Driver, working under the Versiti Supervisor Transportation, is responsible for executing standard processes and policies for transportation courier services. This includes the safe and timely delivery and return of blood products to hospitals, pick-ups from donor centers and mobile blood drives, supply deliveries, transfers between distribution sites, Diagnostic Lab sample pick-ups, Pharmacy deliveries, and Donor Testing Lab tube deliveries, all while meeting customer expectations and complying with applicable regulatory standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Must pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
Ability to follow directions and read a map
Outstanding customer service skills
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively
Exceptional problem solving and decision making skills
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

4-6 years experience as a route driver preferred
Ability and motivation to cross train in Hospital Services

Responsibilities

Executes Versiti policies and procedures for internal blood product hospital deliveries and returns, donor center pick-ups, equipment, interoffice mail, supply deliveries, distribution site transfers, Diagnostic Lab sample pick-ups, Pharmacy deliveries, Donor Testing Lab tube deliveries
Ensures the safety, purity, potency and efficacy of products by following Versiti procedures in handling of all blood and blood products
Communicates any fleet maintenance needs, completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fuels vehicles, and general vehicle upkeep
Organize non-scheduled STAT deliveries and special requests to maintain efficiency and meet customer requirements
Practices defensive driving techniques, complete vehicle driving and safety training course (online or in person)
Executes Versiti customer service strategies designed to meet and/or exceed customer requirements
Completes all Versiti required training on time
Adheres to the laboratory safety policies as outlined in the department manual and employee handbook
Responsible for vehicle cleanliness, assuring no products, equipment, samples or materials remain in the vehicle at the end of the shift
Appropriate appearance and uniform required
Complete all paperwork correctly
Demonstrates courtesy for other drivers and consideration for weather and road conditions
Performs other duties as assigned
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures