Driver / Donor Technician

THE BLOOD CENTER HUMAN RESOURCES   New Orleans, LA   Full-time     Transportation Support Services
Posted on November 4, 2024
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The Blood Center is now interviewing for full-time drivers. Candidates must have at least one year of experience driving a bus 35 feet or larger, have a good driving record and a Louisiana CDL driver’s license with airbrake certification. Must also be able to work flexible days and hours. Excellent customer service skills are required. Candidates will drive vehicles safely to and from blood drive locations, assist with loading and unloading equipment and supplies and should be willing to learn phlebotomy and medical screening. The Blood Center pays a competitive starting wage and full benefits package including paid holidays, health, dental and life insurance on date of hire, paid time off after six months and an employer contributed retirement plan. 

POSITION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE Drive assigned fleet vehicle to and from the drive site, assist with setting up and tearing down of drive sites and to ensure quality of blood components when performing phlebotomy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licenses: Valid Class A or B CDL driver's license.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of BC's phlebotomy training course.

Experience: Previous experience driving a bus 35 feet or larger needed, prior phlebotomy experience helpful.

Specific Skills: Good communication skills, excellent customer relations skills, ability to work well under pressure, working knowledge of word processing, good aptitude for knowing how to expedite donor flow, knowledge of medical terminology and donor screening requirements and ability to drive all TBC vehicles.