Driver

at Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network in Itasca, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Gift of Hope is proud to serve as the federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) that coordinates organ and tissue donation and provides compassionate service to families of donors in the northern three-quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana.

 Since our inception in 1986, we have coordinated donations that have saved the lives of more than 29,000 organ transplant recipients, and improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of tissue transplant recipients. As one of 55 organ procurement organizations that make up the nation’s organ donation system, we work with 183 hospitals in our donation service area.

Our Drivers provide emergency and non-emergency ground transportation and assist with property maintenance and building security

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values:  providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Provide safe and timely emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery departments
• Transport internal and external staff to and from hospitals, airports and/or other facilities
• Transport human organs, blood, and tissue samples
• Deliver clinical supplies and equipment
• Work assigned schedule to provide 24-hour department coverage
• Keep all Gift of Hope vehicles clean and in proper working condition
• Complete and document maintenance checks on delivery vehicles and notify supervisor of any issues
• Interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner
• Communicate and dispatch external partners, as needed

• Maintain thorough logs to track routes and deliveries
• Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to complete deliveries on time

• Perform and document safety checks for each vehicle 
• Assist with property related duties, as needed, such as:

• • Conduct building security and safety tours
  • Monitor facility and equipment alarms
  • Light maintenance of facilities and equipment
  • Restock building supplies
  • Assist with deliveries and trash removal
  • Light landscaping and snow removal

• Other duties as assigned