Courier - NYC/Brooklyn

Sonic Healthcare; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lab services for employees

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Courier to transport critical specimens and supplies in Hicksville, NY. Responsibilities include ensuring proper handling and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates hold a valid driver's license and possess a high school diploma. This role offers competitive pay based on experience, along with benefits including job satisfaction and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an excellent driving record for the past three years.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision under time constraints.
• Must navigate various traffic conditions and weather safely.

Responsibilities

• Transport critical specimens and supplies between laboratory and healthcare provider locations.
• Ensure proper handling and safe transport of specimens.
• Interact with clients and provide excellent customer service.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Excellent driving record

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs

Confidence operating a vehicle

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonic Healthcare invites you to join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes in Brooklyn, NY. As a Courier, you will play a vital part in the patient care process by transporting critical specimens and supplies between our laboratory and healthcare provider locations.

Responsibilities

• Transport reports, records, supplies, and medical specimens between the laboratory and healthcare provider locations.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, transport, and safe operation of a motor vehicle—rain or shine.
• Interact with a variety of clients and provide customer‑focused service.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record for the past three years.
• Confidence operating a vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions and navigating routine hazards of the road.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, under time constraints, without close supervision.
• Physical capability of light to medium lifting (up to 50 lbs).

Bonus Points

• 2+ years of experience operating conventional vehicles for business purposes (cars, trucks, and/or vans).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

• Appreciation for your work.
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people.
• Opportunity to grow within the organization.
• Free lab services for you and your eligible dependents.
• Work‑life balance, including paid time off and paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits—including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• A sense of belonging—we are a community!

Schedule

Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

Location

250 Miller Place, Hicksville, NY 11801

Salary

$16.50 to $19.00 per hour (depending on experience). Geographic differentials may apply. Any difference between actual compensation and the posted range will be based on factors other than race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) or national origin.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Additional Information

This role will have incidental exposure to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to abide by all applicable privacy, confidentiality, and security standards.