In 1979, the Rhode Island Blood Center was established by the hospitals in Rhode Island as a private, not for profit agency to collect, test, and distribute blood products. Today, the Rhode Blood Center is a division of New York Blood Center and is among the nation's premium providers of blood products and services and an integral part of the Rhode Island community's health care system. As of December 2018, the Rhode Island Blood Center employs approximately 320 full- and part-time employees. Our employees are committed to the Blood Center's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood for patients within our community. We seek individuals who are caring and compassionate, who take pride in their work, and are looking for a rewarding experience. At the Rhode Island Blood Center, you not only have a job but also the opportunity to make a difference.

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The Donor Services Department at the Rhode Island Blood Center is seeking a dependable individual for daily travel to and from RIBC mobile blood drives to fixed sites for transport, set up, and breakdown of all equipment.

* Complete Mobile Prep by: Maintaining vehicle inventory of stock items. Using "Drive Sheet", gather non-stock supplies from packing room and load onto vehicle. Ensure that supply levels are adequate for assigned blood drive or fixed site before leaving RIBC. At end of work shift, restock vehicle with stock items.

* Support Mobile Drive and Fixed Site Operations by: Consulting the Donor Services Supervisor, Drive Coordinator, and "Drive Sheet" to determine appropriate arrangement of equipment and supplies to ensure proper and efficient set up of blood drive. Coordinate "end of drive" activities with Donor Services Supervisor, including: disassembly of drive equipment, load all RIBC equipment and supplies onto truck, and leave blood drive site clean and free of debris. Deliver supplies and equipment to RIBC fixed sites and provide assistance to Donor Services Supervisor as needed.

* Greet and register donors at blood drives and RIBC fixed sites.

* Operate RIBC vehicles in accordance with applicable Rhode Island law. Daily travel to and from mobile blood drive sites and RIBC fixed site locations. Plan trips to ensure efficient and timely return of blood to RIBC processing per Donor Services Administrative Standards.

* Ensure Maintenance and Repair of Vehicles and Equipment by: Being responsible for general maintenance of company vehicles (gas, oil, fluid levels, tires, etc...) and reporting any damage or unusual vehicle performance. Maintain cleanliness and repair of all Donor Services department equipment (beds, blood pressure cuffs, etc...). Protect company assets by handling equipment and laptop computers in an appropriate manner to ensure security and safety.

* Exhibit excellent customer service skills and promote positive interactions with external and internal customers.

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Driver's License: Valid Rhode Island Driver's license required. Good driving record during course of employment.

No more than two minor violations in the last three years.

No major violations in the last five years.

Work Schedule: This position involves a varied work schedule that may include long shifts (more than 8 hours/day) as well as early shift start times and late shift end times.

Working Conditions: Blood drive schedule requires Donor Services Driver to work in all weather conditions including extremes of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Inclement weather conditions such as snow and ice may result in limited accessibility to blood drive locations and may require higher level of physical activity (ie - increased trips to deliver equipment to site).

Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and drive alternately throughout duration of shift. Will be required to lift and move approximately 150 pounds total weight during one hour drive set up and break down periods. Must be able to repeatedly walk long distances while pushing or pulling handtrucks holding 150 lbs of equipment. Driver may be required to climb stairs and carry equipment up and down stairs. At blood drive location, Driver is responsible for opening and setting up tables, chairs, donor beds, equipment bins, and various other supplies which range in weight from 5-50 pounds.

DOT Health Card - Upon hire, a Donor Services Driver will be required to undergo an employment physical exam and obtain a DOT Health Card. Subsequently, Donor Services Drivers must obtain a new DOT Health Care every two years. Physical exams are paid for by RIBC and conducted by Occupational Health and Rehabilitation.

The proposed hourly wage for this position is $19.72/hour.