Medical Courier (W2) LA County → Downey · Mon-Fri · 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Rapid Medical•Downey, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Rapid Medical is hiring reliable, professional Medical Couriers to service routes across Los Angeles County. Couriers drive their own insured vehicle to transport specimens, lab materials, and medical supplies between hospitals, clinics, and laboratories while upholding chain-of-custody, HIPAA, and company standards. This is an on-demand position with no fixed route; dispatch assigns pickups and deliveries across LA County as requests come in during the shift. The role is full-time, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Compensation is $20.06 per hour, non-exempt and overtime-eligible, with mileage reimbursement of $0.31 per mile.

Requirements

Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Own a reliable, insured vehicle; sedan, SUV, or van depending on the route.
Smartphone with an active data plan for dispatch and the POD app.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely manage coolers and specimen bags.
Strong communication and customer-service skills; professional, detail-oriented, and punctual.
Background check and drug screening required.

Nice To Haves

Prior courier experience, preferably in medical or logistics work.

Responsibilities

Complete on-demand pickups and deliveries across LA County as assigned by dispatch, including at Public Health and DHS facilities.
Handle room-temperature, refrigerated, and frozen specimens to ensure secure, timely, and accurate transfer.
Capture complete Proof of Delivery (POD), including photos and timestamps, in the company portal.
Communicate with dispatch about ETAs, route changes, delays, and incidents.
Follow infection-control and biohazard procedures, and immediately escalate temperature deviations or discrepancies.
Perform daily vehicle pre- and post-trip inspections and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
Comply with HIPAA, DOT, and OSHA requirements.