Medical Delivery Driver - Elmhurst, IL $17.25 hrly

MedSpeed • Elmhurst, IL

21d

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 role uses a handheld scanning device to track items and follows operating policies, procedures, and service schedules. Drivers work in a company-owned vehicle and may be assigned to different routes as client and business needs change. The posted schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at $17.25 per hour. A $1.00 hourly increase applies to hours worked after 10 p.m.

MedSpeed describes a team-oriented culture built around teamwork, integrity, reliability, and continuous improvement. Training is provided through its Blue Shirt Certified program. The role requires safe driving in varying weather and road conditions, professional interactions with clients and the public, and the ability to meet physical demands including lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Be at least 19 years old and have an active driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
• Familiarity working with and adapting 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.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination depending on location and local mandates.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, lift items from storage racks, walk long distances, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to handle varying item weights and physical demands, even when drop-off and pickup responsibilities or routes vary.
• Participation in and successful completion of a third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.

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 through 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 with 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, which may vary or change based on client and business needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
• Help build and maintain a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.

Benefits

• Training through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans.
• 401(k).
• On-demand pay with early access to earned wages.
• Paid time off.
• Company vehicle.
• Fixed schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed