Biomedical: Lansing Transportation Specialist

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Volunteer as a Biomedical Transportation Specialists and deliver lifesaving blood products from Red Cross distribution facilities to hospitals, using a Red Cross-owned vehicle. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That someone may be an accident or burn victim, a heart surgery or organ transplant patient, or a person receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. We need qualified, dependable drivers to help make this important delivery.

· 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.

Time commitment:
One shift a month to stay active. Drivers may have a regular route if availability allows for it. Trips can take between 1 hour and 8 hours depending on what volunteers sign up for.