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Job overview
New York Blood Center is hiring a Driver. The role seeks a skilled driver with a heart for service, dedicated to supporting the blood collection mission. The driver will be on the front lines, ensuring efficient setup, operation, and takedown of mobile blood drives, and will use communication and customer service skills to build relationships with hospital and vendor staff while delivering and transporting blood products. Exceptional problem‑solving skills are needed to manage weather‑related driving challenges and report issues to management.
Key focus areas include Set up and take down mobile blood drives efficiently., Safely transport and deliver blood and blood products from drives to destinations., and Provide excellent customer service to donors, clients, and team members, building strong partnerships with hospitals and sponsors..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 2-3 Years Of Truck Or Bus Driving Experience, and Valid/Clean Driver's License. Important skills include Communication, Customer Service, Problem-Solving, Follow Instructions Accurately, Problem Solving, and Safe Driving.
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About the r ole :
Are you a skilled driver with a heart for service?We’relooking for dedicated drivers who will be instrumental in achieving our blood collection goals and supporting our life-saving mission.
In this role, you will be on the front lines, ensuring the efficient setup, operation, and takedown of mobile blood drives. You will use your communication and customer service skills to build strong relationships with hospital and vendor staff as you deliver and transport blood and blood products. A successful driver will also need exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving challenges and report any issues to management. Every day, you will make a measurable difference by helping save lives through safe and efficient transport of blood donations.
What you’ll do :
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Support Blood Drive Operations: Help set up and take down mobile blood drives with ease and efficiency.
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Manage Blood Transport: collaborate with your colleagues tosafelytransport and deliver blood and blood products from drives to ensure they reach their destination in top condition.
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Assist and Serve: Provide excellent customer service to clients, donors, and team membersby building strongpartnershipsandrelationships with hospitals,drivesponsors, and our staff.Iftheopportunityarises to interact with donors, create a welcoming and comfortable environmentforthemwhile ensuringsafety procedures are adhered to.
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Handle Various Tasks: Be ready to tackleadditionaltasks as they come up to support our teamduring the drive with a“can-do”approachtomeet ourmissionof saving lives.
Qualifications
What you'll need:
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High School DiplomaorGED.
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2-3 years of truck or bus driving experience.
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Avalid/clean driver’s license.
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The ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT)regulations.
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Demonstrated experience driving a straight truck and cargo vanand non-cdl bus.
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Abilitytoliftupto50lbs and accurately follow instructions are allrequired.
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Provide all commercial driving positions held within the past ten years if any.
Overview
About us:
Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) has provided more than 60 years of lifesaving research, innovation, and impact.NYBCeis one of the largest nonprofitblood centers, spanning 17+ states and serving75 million people.NYBCeoperatesBlood Bank of Delmarva, Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Connecticut Blood Center, Memorial Blood Centers, Nebraska Community Blood Bank, New Jersey Blood Services, New York Blood Center, and Rhode Island Blood Center, delivering one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually.NYBCeadditionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic, and biomedical organizations.NYBCe’sLindsley F. Kimball Research Institute (https://www.nybce.org/our-research/) is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention,treatmentand cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases.NYBCeis a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health.To learn more, visit nybce.org .
What we offer :
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Competitive Pay: $29.10/hourAll salaries arepursuant toLocal 202 Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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Make a Difference: Be a crucial part of our mission to save lives and support our community.
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Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experiencein the healthcare industryand advance in a supportive environment.
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Job Locations US-NY-Rye
Job ID 2024-5779
Category Transportation/Warehouse
Minimum Rate USD $29.10/Hr.
Maximum Rate USD $29.10/Hr.
Work Location Type Physical
New York Blood Center Enterprises is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/or parental status, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veterans status, or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, or Municipal Law.
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