Medical Driver - Crestwood, IL (Full-Time) M-F 530am-2pm $17.25/hr

MedSpeed • Crestwood, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that partners with organizations nationwide to transport medical supplies and specimens. The Medical Driver, also referred to as a Logistics Service Representative, spends most of the workday in a company-owned vehicle, safely transporting items such as lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials. The role requires accurate scanning and tracking, adherence to operating procedures and schedules, and professional, courteous interaction with clients and the public.

The driver loads and unloads vehicles, completes pre- and post-trip inspections, and keeps the vehicle clean and orderly. Route duties and assignments may vary with client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. The position is based in Crestwood, Illinois, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Compensation is $17.25 per hour. MedSpeed provides training and a company vehicle.

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.
• 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 may be required 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 meet varying item weights and physical demands even when pickup, drop-off, and route duties vary.
• Must participate in and pass a third-party Fitness for Duty physical examination.
• 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 hand-held scanning device to accurately track items throughout the transportation cycle.
• Follow operating policies, procedures, and service schedules.
• Present a professional image through appearance and interactions with clients and the public.
• Load and unload company vehicles using appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrate safe and courteous driving behavior.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the vehicle clean, neat, and orderly.
• Perform duties across assigned routes and adapt to route changes and varying client or 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, and vision plans, and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k).
• On-demand access to earned pay.
• 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