Medical Courier - $18.50

Responsibilities

• Transport blood, blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment between processing/distribution centers, branches, blood drive sites and hospitals.
• 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.
• Current and valid driver’s license in good standing.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to drive city streets and freeways safely; determine most efficient routes
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures
• Knowledge of proper handling of blood and blood products
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to perform tasks effectively utilizing digital technology and communication tools (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Functions involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 100 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.
• Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay

(Based upon when hours are worked positions may include a shift and weekend differential of $1.50 - $4.50 per hour.)

Schedule

This is a full-time position that will work 300pm - 1130pm Wednesday - Sunday. Schedule flexibility is required.

Training Schedule: Candidate must be available to attend training Monday - Friday 730am to 400pm for a period of 1-2 weeks.