Driver-San Diego
About The Position
The Driver safely and efficiently transports specimens from hospitals to the laboratory while providing superior customer support. The role involves preparing routes and equipment, delivering client supplies and specimens, maintaining specimen integrity, following scheduled routes while accommodating special pickups, and communicating route issues to the Transportation Supervisor. Drivers use logistics software that may require data entry and photographs. The position also requires safe vehicle operation, compliance with company driving and safety policies, and professional representation of Antech.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 36 months of driving experience, as evidenced by a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Communication skills.
- Neat, professional appearance.
- Clean driving record.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English with clients, supervisors, and peers.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift 40 pounds, and carry up to 15 pounds for several minutes at a time.
- Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including prolonged standing, sitting, walking, and driving; fine hand dexterity and steadiness; visual attention to detail, including in limited light; balancing; bending or kneeling; pushing or pulling; and reaching or twisting.
Responsibilities
- Follow Driver and Safety Handbook policies and protocols.
- Prepare routes, including coolers, ice packs, biopsy bags, and the vehicle checklist.
- Deliver client supplies and specimens promptly to the appropriate destination.
- Maintain specimen integrity, including using a specimen carry bag to transport specimens from client offices or lockboxes to the vehicle.
- Complete routes efficiently and on time, following the scheduled sequence while accommodating special pickups.
- Use logistics software for pickups, including entering data and taking photographs to notify management of lab pickups or issues as required.
- Operate a vehicle safely and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company guidelines.
- Start routes with the required equipment and tools, such as a carry bag, coolers, cellphone, keys, door hangers, and reports.
- Complete a late return form when actual time of arrival exceeds estimated time of arrival.
- Complete and use “We Were Here, But No Specimens Available” tags.
- Interact courteously and professionally with clients and represent Antech positively.
- Communicate route issues to the Transportation Supervisor.
- Comply with timekeeping, attendance, punctuality, and safety requirements.
- Assist with other duties relevant to transportation services and other reasonable duties requested by the Supervisor.
- Act ethically, uphold company values and standards, and raise questions or report concerns or policy violations.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off and holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Company-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Life Assistance Program.
- Pet care discounts. Eligibility depends on employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
