Emergency Ground Transport Specialist – Organ & Tissue

Gift of Hope; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan with company  –

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

Cell phone stipend

Parental leave

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

CISC partnership

Job summary

Gift of Hope is seeking a dedicated Driver to provide emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery teams. You will transport staff between hospitals and facilities, deliver supplies, and help maintain vehicle safety and logs across the service area in northern Illinois and beyond.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to learn transportation, property, and security duties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Ability to learn and perform all transportation, property, and security related duties.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer applications necessary for job performance.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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, such as building security and safety tours, monitoring alarms, stocking supplies, and light maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Age 25+

Valid driver’s license

Communication skills

Learning ability

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gift of Hope is seeking a dedicated Driver to provide emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery teams. You will transport staff between hospitals and facilities, deliver supplies, and help maintain vehicle safety and logs across the service area in northern Illinois and beyond.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and the ability to learn transportation, property, and security duties.