Medical Courier (W2) Downey → Downey · Mon-Fri · 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Rapid Medical • Downey, CA

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About The Position

Rapid Medical is hiring reliable, professional Medical Couriers to service routes across Los Angeles County. The courier drives 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 a STAT and ON-DEMAND position. The courier runs afternoon and evening stat routes, including the Los Padrinos juvenile hall run and the Whittier 7 PM run, and handles on-demand pickups and deliveries across LA County as assigned by dispatch during the shift. Specimens may be transported at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen.

The role is full time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 12:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Pay is $20.06 per hour, non-exempt and overtime-eligible, with mileage reimbursement of $0.31 per mile. The position is based in Los Angeles County.

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.
• Complete the required background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Prior courier experience, preferably in medical or logistics work.

Responsibilities

• Run assigned stat routes and on-demand pickups and deliveries across LA County, including Public Health and DHS facilities.
• Safely transport specimens, lab materials, and medical supplies between hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
• Handle room-temperature, refrigerated, and frozen specimens, 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, 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.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement of $0.31 per mile

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed