Medical Courier - $18.50

About the role

This position involves transporting blood, blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment between various locations including processing/distribution centers, branches, blood drive sites, and hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately transport unprocessed/processed blood and blood products, campus mail, supplies and medical equipment utilizing assigned vehicle (van/small truck)
• Practice safe driving skills during transport; adhere to all driving regulations
• Load and unload vehicles practicing safe techniques with lifting, pushing and pulling
• Deliver inventory to specified points within a designated route (may include branches, hospitals, field trip sites, headquarters, & mobile units); may be required to deliver (travel with) packages utilizing public transportation in emergency situations (e.g. airline, bus, train etc.)
• Keep log of items received and delivered; document daily activities as required
• Conduct basic safety/readiness checks of assigned vehicle prior to departure per SOP; report any problems or mechanical issues
• Work as back-up on-call driver for other shifts or routes as needed
• Notify supervisor of any concerns, issues and/or delays

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months to one year route delivery experience preferred

Qualifications

• Current and valid driver’s license in good standing

Skills

• Operate a motor vehicle and drive vehicle for extended periods of time
• Drive city streets and freeways safely; determine most efficient routes
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures
• Knowledge of proper handling of blood and blood products
• Keep accurate records
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Work with minimal supervision
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform tasks effectively utilizing digital technology and communication tools (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

The position offers a shift and weekend differential of $1.50 - $4.50 per hour based upon when hours are worked.

Pay

The pay rate is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is part-time, working Wednesday 500am - 130pm and Saturday and Sunday from 500am - 330pm or 600am - 430pm. Candidates must be available for training Monday - Friday 800am to 430pm for a period of 1-2 weeks.