Medical Delivery Driver - Elmhurst, IL $17.25 hrly

MedSpeed•Elmhurst, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide to transport medical supplies and specimens. The Logistics Service Representative/Medical Driver safely transports medical materials between healthcare clients, including hospitals, physician offices, and laboratories. The position is based in Elmhurst, Illinois, and is scheduled Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pay is $17.25 per hour, with a $1.00 hourly increase for hours worked after 10:00 p.m. and a $1.00 hourly increase for Saturday and Sunday hours. Most of the workday is spent driving a company-owned vehicle. Drivers use a handheld scanning device to track items, follow operating policies and service schedules, load and unload vehicles, conduct vehicle inspections, and maintain a clean vehicle. Routes and assigned duties may vary according to client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. The role requires safe, courteous driving, professional interactions, and teamwork with colleagues and clients. MedSpeed provides training through its Blue Shirt Certified program and promotes career advancement. Listed benefits include medical, dental, vision and FSA plans, a 401(k), on-demand pay, paid time off, a company vehicle, and fixed schedules. Candidates receiving an offer must complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review. A third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination is also required.

Requirements

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver’s license for at least three years.
Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
Familiarity with and ability to adapt to technology.
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening.
Ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
Excellent driving history.
Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and to lift items off storage racks.
Ability to handle varying item weights and physical demands, walk long distances, and stand for long periods.
Participation in and successful completion of a third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination.
Complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on location and local mandates.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
Use a handheld scanning device to accurately track items throughout the transportation cycle.
Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interactions.
Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
Perform duties across assigned routes; route duties and assignments may vary based on client and business needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
Help build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.