Medical Courier - $18.50

OneBlood • Jacksonville, 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 delivery by public transportation in emergencies. The position is full-time and works overnight from 10:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Schedule flexibility is required. Training takes place Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for one to two weeks. Depending on hours 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 and 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, including smartphones and tablets.
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform moderately physically demanding work, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds; objects of significant weight require another person's assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment.
• Ability to work inside and/or outside with potential exposure to inclement weather, atmospheric elements, and pathogenic substances, including blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of route delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately transport unprocessed and processed blood and blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment using an assigned vehicle.
• Drive safely during transport and comply with driving regulations.
• Load and unload vehicles using safe lifting, pushing, and pulling techniques.
• Deliver inventory to specified locations along a designated 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.
• Conduct basic vehicle safety and readiness checks before departure in accordance with SOPs and report problems or mechanical issues.
• Serve as a backup on-call driver for other shifts or routes as needed.
• Notify the supervisor of concerns, issues, or delays.

What This Job Offers

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