School Bus Driver - Washington State

Drives a variety of company vehicles including passenger vehicles box trucks and bus/coach. Drives company vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules and needs. Responsible for the safe transportation of blood products supplies staff and equipment to and from mobile sites. Loads and unloads orders materials supplies and equipment at different sites and interacts with internal and external customers. Performs mobile site setup and breakdown. Complies with traffic regulations and operates vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. Accountable for the daily cleaning of mobile vehicles as well.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Loads a variety of company vehicles in a safe manner ensuring cargo is evenly distributed secured and stored for transportation.
2. Performs multiple mobile break downs and returns including unloading supplies materials equipment and ice chests in the proper areas and in an orderly manner.
3. Performs mobile cart setup and breakdown as needed.
4. Packs and transports blood products from mobile sites to center.
5. Properly handles and disposes of medical waste according to standard operating procedures.
6. Properly conducts daily QC duties including setup documentation reporting and cleaning.
7. Properly performs heat sealer maintenance according to standard operating procedures.
8. Accurately completes bloodmobile observation sheets according to standards.
9. Unpacks items to be stocked in mobile staging areas. Stores items in an orderly and accessible manner.
10. Coordinates organizes and stages equipment and supplies for blood drives on schedule.
11. Provides support for all mobiles i.e. pulling supplies restocking carts/trays quality control and cleaning of specified equipment and organization of equipment and supplies for each mobile.
12. Maintains supplies and work area in a neat and orderly manner.
13. Maintains supplies tools equipment and storage areas in accordance with internal standards safety and FDA regulations.
14. Performs vehicle inspections prior to departure according to standard operating procedures. Reports any vehicle damage malfunctions or needed repairs to management and takes vehicle out of service as directed.
15. Performs canteen function on mobile drives as needed including setup/cleanup interactions with donors handling donor reactions and maintenance.
16. Drives vehicles to and from maintenance appointments as directed by management or designee.
17. May drive out replacement vehicles in the case of vehicle breakdown or accident.
18. May drive out donor operations staff (as needed) materials supplies or equipment to mobile sites as directed by management.
19. Cleans and disinfects coolers blue ice and separators used for product transportation per standards.
20. Assists in the development of a mobile site setup manual including inventory of all equipment/supplies verification.
21. Restocks and cleans mobile buses/trucks after mobiles return.
22. May perform multiple mobile set ups and break downs in same day.
23. Communicates appropriately with Chairperson and/or others at blood drive locations regarding placement of LifeStream vehicles and equipment.
24. Performs mobile site checks as required.
25. Inspects parking lot to ensure all company vehicles are parked in their proper places.
26. Restocks mobile carts for equipment supplies and materials.
27. Performs routine and quarterly inspections of coolers and supplies and identifies those that need to be retired and properly labels and removes from inventory. Brings them to attention of management.
28. Conductions monthly inspections of all company vehicles for damage needed vehicle maintenance and missing paperwork.
29. Performs other duties as assigned.

CUSTOMER INTERACTION/PROBLEMSOLVING:

Must maintain a high standard for conscientious courteous and enthusiastic service to internal and external customers and the public in general. Must make customers needs a high priority in facetoface or telephone contact. Must consistently deliver service in a timely accurate professional and friendly manner. Demonstrates a high level of problemsolving skills.

COMPLEXITY:

Work mostly includes various duties involving different and unrelated processes and methods. Decisions on what needs to be done frequently require analysis of the subject in each assignment and chosen course of action may be selected from several alternatives. Work involves conditions and elements that must be analyzed to identify interrelationships. Work may often include varied duties requiring many different and unrelated processes and methods such as those relating to aspects of administrative or professional fields. Decisions by the employee as to what needs to be done include assessment of unusual circumstances variations in approach and incomplete or conflicting data.

NATURE AND EXTENT OF SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION:

The supervisor makes assignments by defining objectives priorities and deadlines assisting the employee with unusual situations with no clear precedents. Employee plans and executes steps to complete the assignment following instructions policies and previous training or accepted practices. Completed work is evaluated for soundness appropriateness and conformity to policy. Methods used by the employee are not reviewed in detail. Occasionally the supervisor sets overall objectives and resources available with deadlines and work plans developed in consultation with the employee with some opportunity for the employee to interpret policy or determine approaches and methodology for accomplishing assignments.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully each essential duty (as identified above) must be performed satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of infection control and blood transport procedures.
2. Knowledge of general vehicle maintenance (e.g. check the oil lights horn wipers etc..
3. Knowledge of general safety procedures (e.g. proper lifting technique).
4. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills (e.g. smiles written and verbal communications).
5. Must practice safe driving skills.
6. Basic math skills (related to tracking unit tallies etc.
7. Able to work with blood.
8. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and to resolve discrepancies in those records.
9. Knowledge of FDA Regulations on component processing component storage packaging and transportation.
10. Ability to embrace change in a positive manner.
11. Basic computer skills for retrieving and answering email or performing annual competency tests.
12. Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
13. Ability to operate simple office equipment.
14. Ability to follow directions and standard operating procedures.
15. Ability to work independently and remain productive as well as in a team environment and participate as an active team member.
16. Ability to work flexible shifts and travel as required.
17. Ability to lift 40 pounds.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

1 year of experience in material handling and driving preferred however candidates with a minimum of 90 days of employment with the organization that have completed their CDL certification/training meet the minimum experience required. Experience in loading/unloading preferred. 1 year of customer service preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES ETC.

Valid Drivers License. Commercial License required with Air Brake endorsement. CPR certificate is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Refer to ADA checklist attached for physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced laboratory and medical environment with high risks.

LifeStream is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex including sexual orientation and gender identity national origin disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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