Medical Courier (Overnight)
About the role
Are you looking to make a difference in your community and help save lives? Do you thrive on meeting deadlines while providing the highest level of customer service? LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for individuals to join our team as Overnight Medical Courier in Gainesville, FL. This position is responsible for issues related to the shipment and delivery of blood and blood components. 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. This is a full-time position.
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
- Assist 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
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
- Must be able to work a varied schedule. Some night, weekend and on-call hours are required
- Ability to organize and manage time effectively
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Must be able to do basic math, including addition, subtraction, proportion, percentages, etc.
- Ability to perform work that requires frequent