Medical Driver - Charlottesville, VA (Full-Time) M-F 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

MedSpeed • Charlottesville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is hiring a full-time Medical Driver in Charlottesville, Virginia, to transport medical supplies and specimens for healthcare organizations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, at $17.00 per hour. A $300 sign-on bonus is paid after 60 days of employment.

Most of the workday is spent driving a company-owned vehicle to transport lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. Drivers use a handheld scanning device to track items, follow operating policies and service schedules, and interact professionally with clients and the public. Routes and assignments may vary based on client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes.

MedSpeed describes its culture as centered on teamwork, integrity, keeping promises, and continuous improvement. Training is provided through its Blue Shirt Certified program, with opportunities for career advancement. The role involves driving on various roads and in varying weather conditions and working with clients in healthcare environments such as hospitals, physician offices, and laboratories. Employment offers are contingent on a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review, evaluated under company policy and applicable law.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Be at least 19 years of age and have held an active driver's license for 3 years.
• Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
• Familiarity with and ability to adapt 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.
• COVID-19 vaccination proof, depending on location and local mandates.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, including lifting items off storage racks.
• Comfort walking long distances and standing for long periods.
• Ability to handle varying item weights and physical demands even when pickup and drop-off responsibilities or routes are inconsistent.

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 interactions.
• Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
• Perform duties across assigned routes, which may vary or change according to client and business needs.
• Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
• Help build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.

Benefits

• $300 sign-on bonus paid after 60 days of employment.
• Training provided through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans.
• 401(k).
• On-demand pay with early access to earned wages.
• Paid time off.
• Company vehicle, with no need to cover maintenance or gas reimbursement.
• Fixed schedules.

What This Job Offers

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