Medical Courier (W2) Los Angeles → Downey · Mon-Fri · 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Rapid Medical•Los Angeles, CA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Rapid Medical is hiring reliable, professional Medical Couriers to transport specimens, laboratory materials, and medical supplies between hospitals, clinics, and laboratories across Los Angeles County. Couriers use their own insured vehicle and must uphold chain-of-custody, HIPAA, and company standards at every stop. The role pays $20.06 per hour, is non-exempt and overtime-eligible, and offers mileage reimbursement of $0.31 per mile. The posting describes the role as full time, eight hours per day, Monday through Friday. It lists the schedule as 7:30 AM–4:00 PM in the heading and 8:00 AM–4:30 PM in the description. Full-time benefits include health insurance. Background check and drug screening are required. Rapid Medical is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Own a reliable, insured vehicle; vehicle type may be a 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.
Complete the required background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Prior courier experience, preferably in medical or logistics work.

Responsibilities

Run scheduled pickups and deliveries across assigned Los Angeles County routes, including Public Health and DHS facilities.
Safely transport specimens at room temperature, refrigerated, and frozen, ensuring 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, or incidents.
Follow infection-control and biohazard procedures and immediately escalate temperature deviations or discrepancies.
Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
Comply with HIPAA, DOT, and OSHA requirements.