Medical Delivery Driver - Elmhurst, IL $17.25 hrly

About the role

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company transporting vital medical supplies and specimens for hospitals, physician offices, and laboratories. As a Medical Driver (also Logistics Service Representative), you will operate a company‑owned vehicle, handle medical items, use scanning devices, and maintain professional service while supporting timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail and related materials in a company‑owned vehicle
• Operate a hand‑held scanning device to accurately track items through the transportation cycle
• Strictly observe operating policies, procedures and service schedules
• Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interaction
• Load and unload company vehicles with appropriate equipment
• Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and maintain a clean, neat and orderly vehicle
• Adapt route duties based on client and business needs; perform all duties across assigned routes
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation and adaptability with teammates and clients
• Build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must be 19 years of age with an active driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability
• Familiarity working with and adapting to technology
• Ability to follow procedures closely
• Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points
• Ability to pass initial and random drug & alcohol screens
• Drive a non‑commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions
• Excellent driving history
• Proof of COVID‑19 vaccination where required by location and local mandates
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lift items off storage racks
• Comfortable walking long distances and standing for long periods of time
• Must participate in and pass a third‑party administered Fitness for Duty physical examination
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review as a condition of employment