Medical Courier (2nd Shift)

About the role

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking enthusiastic, team-oriented, and goal-driven individuals to join the team as Medical Couriers in Madison, AL. This position is responsible for issues related to the shipment and delivery of blood and blood components. This position MUST be 2nd Shift/Evenings. Available Shift - Second Shift: 3:30pm - 12am, 5 days a week. Shift differential applies to eligible evening and overnight hours.

Responsibilities

• Review shipping notices, orders and other records to determine priorities and shipping methods required to meet scheduled deadlines
• Receive and carry out blood orders from hospitals and other customers
• Inspect and evaluate blood products to ensure they are safe, pure and potent
• Package and deliver blood products to service area clients or to other transportation agencies
• Run errands, deliver documents, pick up supplies and transport small items for repair when necessary
• Aid Hospital Services Team Leader with resolving problems in a timely manner according to LifeSouth Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
• Ability to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required
• Able to organize and manage time effectively
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.
• Able to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructions
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting up to 70 pounds, grasping and repetitive motion. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

Skills

• Excellent teamwork skills
• Basic math skills
• Time management
• Customer service skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program

Pay

$15.50 - $17.05 an hour

Schedule

Second Shift: 3:30pm - 12am, 5 days a week

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $15.50 - $17.05 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.