Class A CDL - Mobile Unit Assistant - PRN

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital seeks a Blood Mobile Operator to ensure safe and timely transportation, vehicle maintenance, and donor registration processes. Applicants must hold a High School Diploma or GED and have a CDL, with knowledge of DOT compliance regulations preferred. The role requires attention to safety, efficient supply management, and the ability to respond to emergencies. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to community healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of work experience in a related field.
• CDL required, Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport Blood Mobile and maintain vehicle.
• Greet and register donors.
• Assist in supply management and address emergencies.

Skills

Knowledge of medical/scientific terminology

Knowledge and understanding of DOT compliance regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsible for safe and timely transportation of the Blood Mobile, vehicle maintenance, DOT compliance, and the stocking and transfer of supplies from storeroom to the Blood Mobile. Respond to security and emergency situations. Responsible for greeting and registering donors, and process collected units of blood. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience
1 year (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of medical/scientific terminology.
Knowledge and understanding of DOT compliance regulations.

Required Licenses and Certifications
CDL (Required)

Class A CDL (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Vehicle Transport and Maintenance

• Transport staff to and from site and vehicle garage

• Prepare Blood Mobile for departure to and from site

• Ensure Blood Mobile receives mechanical services and maintenance as needed

• Respond to problems in a timely, efficient and appropriate manner

Donor Registration

• Greet donors and registers donors

• Provide completed registration materials for review

• Schedule subsequent appointments to be entered in the system

• Utilize computer for obtaining donor information (if available)

• Respond to routine inquiries from donors

• Watch and assist donors in canteen area who have a donor reaction

Supply Maintenance

• Transfer supplies between Blood Mobile and office

• Assist in stocking supplies and assuring pods are available for the Blood Mobile

Mobile Services

• Watch and assist donors in canteen area who have a donor reaction.

• Process the unit of blood after collection.

• Assist or respond as necessary to security problems, or emergency situations.

• Prepare blood to be stored in coolers.

• Prepare coolers for delivery to the blood bank including proper documentation.

Cost Effectiveness

• Responsible for efficient and cost effective use of supplies and reagents; monitors supply inventories to assure adequate availability .

• Search for less costly ways of performing duties.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance