Medical Delivery Driver - Houston

MedSpeed•Houston, TX

26d

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 transports lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials in a company-owned vehicle. The role uses a handheld scanning device to track items and requires adherence to operating procedures and service schedules, professional interactions with clients and the public, safe driving, vehicle inspections, and loading and unloading items. Route duties and assignments may vary according to client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. The position is based in Houston, Texas, with daily vehicle pickup and drop-off in the Westchase area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., at $15.00 per hour. MedSpeed provides training and a company vehicle.

Requirements

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver's license for 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, handle varying item weights and physical demands, and lift items off storage racks.
Comfort walking long distances and standing for long periods.
Complete 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.
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.
Perform duties across assigned routes as route responsibilities and assignments vary with client and business needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
Build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.