Driver (Mobile Assistant)

Under the supervision of the Mobile Operations and the day-to-day work direction of the mobile or center charge nurse, the Driver Mobile Assistant operates a self-contained mobile blood collection unit, setting up at remote blood collection (mobile) sites and returning to the Blood Center.

What you will do

At mobile locations, act as Donor Room Assistant under the direction of the on-site supervisor/charge nurse, including, but not limited to:

• Keep confidential records about donor medical history card and unit numbering.

• Label blood bags.

• Heat seal donor unit tubing into segments.

• Escort donors and assist with donors who have reactions.

• Operate self-contained mobile blood collection unit, set up at remote blood collection (mobile) sites, and return to Blood Center (Class B driver’s license required).

• Responsible for keeping mobile units clean, operational, gassed, and containing adequate supplies and equipment. Vehicles and equipment must be maintained to be ready for emergency dispatch. Inventory and order supplies are included on mobile units.

• Load, transport, assemble, and dismantle mobile equipment, medical supply boxes, and computers for mobiles at businesses, other communities, or civic locations within surrounding communities. Rearrange existing furniture at mobile sites when necessary.

• Ensure all equipment on mobile units (donor beds, equipment boxes) is always operational. Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department. Coordinate repairs of mobile vehicles when necessary. Operate cars within the limits of the law at all times (fines resulting from infractions will be at your own expense.)

• Responsible for deliveries to and from the blood center to facilitate the efficient operation of the blood center and mobile unit.

Transport blood to the component laboratory; ensure blood transport boxes/coolers are correctly used and temperature quality control maintained. Prepare and distribute supplies and equipment for mobile units/locations and fixed site locations according to the requirements of the Collections department.

• Completes a variety of other support activities related to activities in blood collection areas as directed by supervisory/charge nurse staff.

• Train new drivers in all aspects of the job, including driving and DRA responsibilities. Recognize personal responsibility to comply with safe and healthful work practices. Comply with government regulations and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices. Respect and maintain the confidentiality of donors, patients, and staff records and use complete discretion when discussing these matters. Validate trip sheets to ensure directions to mobile sites are clear and accurate.

• Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices. 

• Strictly observe privacy and security-related policies, procedures, and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information about donors, patients, research subjects, and employees. Act as a responsible information steward and treat information as sensitive and confidential by federal and state laws and with professional ethics, accreditation standards, and legal requirements. Do not disclose protected health information inappropriately. 

• They may be required to enter areas where other individuals work with human blood; potential for unanticipated exposure to bloodborne splash or spill may exist.

• Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required Experience Qualifications

• 1 year to 2 years Class B driving experience with valid license and verifiable good driving record Required

• 1 years to 2 years Experience driving a 50-foot vehicle Preferred Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Must communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated tact and courtesy required.

• Must be able to lift and carry 50-75 pounds.

• Must be able to pass color-blind and drug/alcohol screening tests. Licenses and Certifications

• CADL - California Drivers License - Valid And State required Upon Hire Physical Demands and Work Conditions Physical Demands • Occasional Sitting.

• Frequent Walking.

• Occasional Standing.

• Occasional Bending.

• Occasional Squatting.

• Seldom Climbing.

• Occasional Kneeling.

• Seldom Crawling.

• Frequent Hand Use.

• Occasional Repetitive Motion Hand Use.

• Frequent Grasping.

• Occasional Fine Manipulation.

• Frequent Pushing and Pulling.

• Occasional Reaching (above shoulder level).

• Frequent Twisting and Turning (Neck and Waist).

• Frequent Vision (Color, Peripheral, Distance, Focus). Must pass a color blind test. Lifting

• Frequent lifting of 0 - 10 lbs. 1 to 5 in height

• Frequent lifting of 11 - 20 lbs. 1 to 5 in height

• Occasional lifting of 21 - 30 lbs. 1 to 5 in height

• Occasional lifting of 31 - 40 lbs. 1 to 5 in height

• Occasional lifting of 40 lbs. 1 to 5 in height Carrying

• Frequent carrying of 0 - 10 lbs. 6 to 50 in distance

• Frequent carrying of 11 - 20 lbs. 6 to 50 in distance

• Occasional carrying of 21 - 30 lbs. 6 to 50 in distance

• Occasional carrying of 31 - 40 lbs. 6 to 50 in distance

• Occasional carrying of 40 lbs. 6 to 50 in distance Working Environment

• Frequent Driving of cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment. Drives bus

• Occasional Working around equipment and machinery.

• Occasional Walking on uneven ground.

• Occasional Exposure to excessive noise.

• Frequent Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness.

• Frequent Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals.

• Seldom Working at heights.

• Occasional Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.

• Frequently working with biohazards such as bloodborne hospital waste, etc. Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues