Medical Courier - $18.50

OneBlood • Saint Petersburg, FL

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About The Position

The Medical Courier transports blood and blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment between processing and distribution centers, branches, blood drive sites, and hospitals. The role uses an assigned van or small truck and may include delivering packages by public transportation during emergencies. The position is full-time, scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday through Monday, with schedule flexibility required. Training takes place Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for one to two weeks. Depending on when hours are worked, the position may include a shift and weekend differential of $1.50 to $4.50 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive for extended periods.
• Ability to drive city streets and freeways safely and determine efficient routes.
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures and proper handling of blood and blood products.
• Ability to keep accurate records and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to perform tasks using digital technology and communication tools such as smartphones and tablets.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds. Moving objects of significant weight requires another person and/or proper techniques and moving equipment.
• Availability for the stated Thursday-through-Monday schedule, schedule flexibility, and the required weekday training schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of route delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately transport blood and blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment using an assigned van or small truck.
• Drive safely during transport and comply with driving regulations.
• Load and unload vehicles using safe lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
• Deliver inventory to designated points along an assigned route, which may include branches, hospitals, field trip sites, headquarters, and mobile units.
• In emergency situations, deliver packages using public transportation such as an airline, bus, or train.
• Maintain logs of items received and delivered and document daily activities as required.
• Perform basic safety and readiness checks on the assigned vehicle before departure according to standard operating procedures, and report problems or mechanical issues.
• Provide back-up on-call driving for other shifts or routes as needed.
• Notify the supervisor of concerns, issues, or delays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED