Medical Delivery Driver

MedSpeed•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is hiring a full-time Medical Delivery Driver in Houston, Texas. The driver starts and ends each day at the MedSpeed Hub in the Westchase area and works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Most of the day is spent driving a company-owned vehicle to transport medical specimens, records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. Routes and drop-off and pick-up responsibilities may vary according to client and business needs, and route assignments may change. The role requires safe, courteous driving; accurate tracking of transported items using a handheld scanning device; adherence to operating policies, procedures, and service schedules; and professional interactions with clients and the public. Drivers load and unload vehicles, inspect vehicles before and after trips, and keep vehicles clean and orderly. MedSpeed provides training through its Blue Shirt Certified program and offers a company vehicle and fixed schedules. MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with healthcare organizations nationwide to transport medical supplies and specimens. Its stated values include teamwork, integrity, keeping promises, continuous improvement, and supporting a collaborative team culture. Candidates receiving an offer must complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review.

Requirements

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver’s license for 3 years.
Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
Familiarity working with and adapting to technology.
Demonstrated ability to follow procedures closely.
Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screening.
Ability to drive a non-commercial vehicle throughout the shift on various roads and in varying weather conditions.
Excellent driving history.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination depending on location and local mandates.
Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, lift items off storage racks, walk long distances, and stand for long periods.
Ability to handle varying item weights and physical demands even when pickup and drop-off responsibilities or routes are inconsistent.
Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials.
Use a handheld scanning device to accurately track items through the transportation cycle.
Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
Present a professional image to clients and the public through appearance and interaction.
Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly vehicle.
Perform duties across assigned routes, adapting to changing route assignments and client or business needs.
Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
Help build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.