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Transportation Driver / Dispatcher (FT 2nd shift Tuesday - Saturday 3pm - 11pm)


Company : Versiti


Location : Grand Rapids, MI


Created : 2025-10-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.Under the direction of the Versiti Supervisor Transportation, executes standard processes and policies for transportation courier services including blood product hospital deliveries and returns, donor center and mobile blood pick-ups, supply deliveries, distribution site transfers, Diagnostic Lab sample pick-ups, Pharmacy deliveries, and Donor Testing Lab tube deliveries, in a safe and timely fashion while meeting customer expectations and complying with applicable regulatory standards.BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.Executes Versiti policies and procedures for internal blood product hospital deliveries and returns, donor center pick-ups, equipment, interoffice mail, supply deliveries, distribution site transfers, Diagnostic Lab sample pick-ups, Pharmacy deliveries, Donor Testing Lab tube deliveriesEnsures the safety, purity, potency and efficacy of products by following Versiti procedures in handling of all blood and blood productsCommunicates any fleet maintenance needs, completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fuels vehicles, and general vehicle upkeepOrganize non-scheduled STAT deliveries and special requests to maintain efficiency and meet customer requirementsPractices defensive driving techniques, complete vehicle driving and safety training course (online or in person)Executes Versiti customer service strategies designed to meet and/or exceed customer requirementsCompletes all Versiti required training on timeAdheres to the laboratory safety policies as outlined in the department manual and employee handbookResponsible for vehicle cleanliness, assuring no products, equipment, samples or materials remain in the vehicle at the end of the shiftAppropriate appearance and uniform requiredComplete all paperwork correctlyDemonstrates courtesy for other drivers and consideration for weather and road conditionsPerforms other duties as assignedPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classificationUnderstands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirementsComplies with all standard operating policies and proceduresEducationHigh School Diploma requiredExperience4-6 years experience as a route driver preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMust pass Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checkAbility to follow directions and read a mapOutstanding customer service skillsAbility to work independently as well as cooperativelyExceptional problem solving and decision making skillsAbility and motivation to cross train in Hospital ServicesLicenses and CertificationsValid driver’s license requiredTools and TechnologyVersiti vehicles requiredHand trucks requiredCoolers requiredHand-held tablet/mobile device required