Blood Services Transportation Specialist

Safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood products to hospital customers.

Be a part of the Red Cross’ ability to provide about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components!

Responsibilities:

• Transport blood from collection site to Red Cross laboratory
• Transport finished blood or blood products to hospital customers as routine or “stat” deliveries
• Pick up empty boxes from hospitals as necessary
• Deliver supplies to blood collection sites as needed
• Complete required paperwork and obtain signatures as necessary
• Communicate with Red Cross staff on feedback from customers or any urgent issues
• Drive in a safe and responsible manner as a representative of the American Red Cross

Requirements: 

• 2 shifts per month, for at least 6 months, preferably 1 year.
• Each shift is about 5 hours long.
• Shifts start/end from the Pomona (near CalPoly) processing site
• Valid state driver's license and 3 years of licensed driving experience, required
• Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes, required
• Able to verify safe driving record (Note: An MVR check will be completed as a part of the interview process for this position), required
• Current insurance and state registration if using personal vehicle, required
• Ability to lift 45 lbs., required
• Successful completion of American Red Cross Transportation Specialist Training and Defensive Driving course upon acceptance in position, required
• 18 years of age or older

Volunteer Locations Pomona, California!

Apply here: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&h=156&p=2133750 

Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Christina Gosling, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at christina.gosling@redcross.org or (714) 380-7263.