Logistics Driver I - Night Shift

Donor Network West’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research. At Donor Network West, we're looking for people who embody our core values: passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships. We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION
The Logistics Driver I enhances the mission of DNWest by providing ground transportation for the recovery teams and the DNWest staff.  Also providing pickup and delivery of organs, tissues, blood specimens, supplies and/or paperwork, and donors. The Logistics Coordinator I communicates with on call management, recovery staff, organ clinical staff, coroners, funeral homes, hospital staff, transplant surgeons, and other key individuals and groups in a manner that reflects positively on the organization.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

General

• Completes documentation of driving activity on standard forms (pickup/drop-off times of team, destination, team/staff names. etc.)
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of supplies as necessary
• Responsible for delivery of the vehicles for scheduled/periodic maintenance as directed by management.
• Conducts vehicle inspection prior to every case.
• Participation in an effective driver schedule meeting minimum availability requirements
• Ensures that general vehicle maintenance is completed including the completion of the vehicle maintenance checklist, cleaning (inside and outside) of vehicles and ensuring vehicles have been fully refueled following use.
• Arrives on time for attending department meetings, staff meetings, workshops, and other DNW activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Team Transport

• Driving recovery teams to and from donor recovery hospitals and facilities.
• Driving recovery teams to airport(s) and picking up teams at airport(s) following the completion of the recovery process.
• Drives a DNW vehicle with tissue and organs onboard for pickup and delivery to appropriate location.

Supply Runs and Non-Staff Related Pickups

• Drives a DNW vehicle for pickup and delivery of blood and tissue samples as needed.
• Assists in Materials Management with stocking/inventory of supplies as needed.
• Responsible for driving and delivering clinical supplies to satellite DNW offices (Fresno, Redding, etc.)
• Responsible for ensuring all supplies delivered to a satellite facility are stocked appropriately.
• Responsible for utilizing the materials management inventory tracking software when returning supplies from a satellite facility.
• Performs scheduled monthly cleaning at the satellite facilities per DNW policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Completes any other equipment transport needs that may arise.

Donor Transport

• Drives a DNW vehicle for donor pick up and/or drop off.
• Effectively operates transport gurneys independently.
• Performs an onsite assessment of the donor prior to transport to determine initial suitability. Contacts the AOC with any concerns prior to the transport.
• Recognizes and completes documentation regarding any valuables or person items present on the donor, ensuring they are stored in a secure locker. 
• Ensures necessary information regarding cooling is obtained and completes required paperwork.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal instruction or supervision.
• Must perform all tasks in a safe manner in compliance with DNW safety policies and according to applicable regulations.
• Presents a professional image in performing position functions. Excellent customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Preferred: Previous fleet/commercial driving experience.

Required Availability

• DNW is a 24/7/365 operation with a defined workday of 0700-0700.
• Availability shifts are 24 hour periods.
• Shifts may either be 0700-1900, 1900-0700 or 0700-0700.
• Two separate 12 hour shifts will count as one 24 hour shift.
• Required to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Required to provide a minimum of 10 shifts of availability per month. Of the 10 shifts, required to provide a minimum of 6 shifts of weekend availability per month. Weekend is defined as Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Required to provide availability for 2 minor holiday shifts (i.e., Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day) per calendar year.
• Required to provide availability for 3 major holiday shifts (i.e., Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day) per calendar year.