Courier (Medical Specimen)

Interpath Laboratory • Pendleton, OR

4d • $15 - $19

About The Position

Interpath Laboratory is seeking a friendly, customer-service-oriented Courier to transport medical specimens and supplies efficiently and on time. The position involves serving clients and employees, maintaining company vehicles and transport devices, protecting confidential information and complying with HIPAA regulations, completing required documentation, and supporting communication and training among couriers and relevant departments. Reliable and punctual attendance is important to support operations and patients.

The role requires driving in a range of conditions, including built-up areas, freeways, rural traffic, darkness, and inclement weather. Couriers regularly handle potentially infectious samples and may be exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens. The position includes vehicle loading and unloading, frequent bending, and occasional vehicle inspections and minor maintenance.

Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. The company has more than 90 locations and over 60 years of operation. It describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, emphasizing teamwork, professionalism, positive attitudes, employee relationships, and meaningful careers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to navigate, be punctual, and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to drive in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift frequently up to 30 lbs and occasionally 30–60 lbs.
• Ability to enter and exit the assigned vehicle and sit in it or drive for up to four hours nonstop.
• Ability to load and unload the assigned vehicle, with frequent bending.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to regularly handle potentially infectious samples.
• Ability to drive in built-up areas, on freeways, in rural traffic, during hours of darkness, and in inclement weather.
• Ability to perform occasional-to-regular kneeling, bending, stooping, and twisting for vehicle inspections and minor maintenance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous driving or courier experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate timely and efficient transportation of medical specimens and supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and employees.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform maintenance on company vehicles and transport devices.
• Comply with confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Document operations and complete necessary reports.
• Assist with training and communication among couriers and relevant departments.
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance.
• Load and unload the assigned vehicle.
• Perform vehicle inspections and minor operator maintenance, including changing tires.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with in-network and custom network discounts.
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Free in-house clinical diagnostic laboratory testing.
• Opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series for employees performing duties involving exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED