About The Position
MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide to transport medical supplies and specimens. The Medical Driver, also described as a Logistics Service Representative, safely transports lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials in a company-owned vehicle. Drivers use a handheld scanning device to track items and follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules. Route duties and assignments may vary according to client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. The position is part-time in Hammond, Indiana, with a stated rate of $16.00 per hour. The listed schedule is Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM and Thursday and Friday 4:00 PM–9:15 PM. MedSpeed provides training, a company vehicle, and fixed schedules. Candidates must complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- At least 19 years of age and an active driver’s license held for at least 3 years.
- Demonstrated dependability and reliability.
- Familiarity with and ability to adapt to technology.
- Ability to closely follow procedures.
- Ability to determine efficient routing between multiple points.
- Ability to pass initial and random drug and alcohol screens.
- 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, 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 vary.
- 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 throughout 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 keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
- Perform duties across assigned routes, adapting to route changes and varying client and business needs.
- Demonstrate teamwork, cooperation, and adaptability with teammates and clients.
- Help build and nurture a collaborative MedSpeed team culture.
Benefits
- Training through the Blue Shirt Certified program.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- 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 for maintenance or gas reimbursement.
- Fixed schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
