Medical Driver - Charlottesville, VA (Part-Time) Sat/Sun 9AM-6PM

MedSpeed•Charlottesville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MedSpeed is a healthcare logistics company that transports medical supplies and specimens for healthcare organizations. The Medical Driver safely transports lab specimens, medical records, pharmaceuticals, x-rays, hospital supplies, interoffice mail, and related materials in a company-owned vehicle. The role uses a handheld scanning device to track items and requires adherence to operating policies, procedures, and service schedules. Drivers interact professionally with clients and the public, load and unload vehicles, conduct vehicle inspections, and keep vehicles clean and orderly. Route duties and assignments may vary based on client and business needs, and drivers must be able to perform duties across assigned routes. This part-time position is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, with a Saturday and Sunday schedule from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The listed pay is $17.00 per hour. The posting also mentions an additional $1 per hour for work from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM and on weekends, and a $300 sign-on bonus paid after 60 days of employment. MedSpeed provides training through its Blue Shirt Certified program, a company vehicle, and fixed schedules.

Requirements

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Be at least 19 years old and have held an active driver's license for at least 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.
Must complete 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 and adapt 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.