Laboratory Driver/Specimen Courier

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Job summary

Insight Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a Laboratory Driver to ensure the safe transportation of specimens and supplies across Chicago. This role requires a valid driver's license, good communication, and customer service skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining specimen integrity, following safety protocols, and completing necessary documentation. This position offers health, vision, and dental benefits, along with short and long-term disability coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record is necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver laboratory specimens.
• Maintain specimen integrity during transportation.
• Complete required logs and documentation accurately.
• Communicate professionally with clients and healthcare providers.
• Follow HIPAA and OSHA safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Specimen handling

Basic knowledge of transportation procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

WE ARE INSIGHT:

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE!

Laboratory Driver / Specimen Courier – Shift 10:00am-6:30pm

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of laboratory specimens, supplies, reports, and related materials between client locations, physician offices, outreach accounts, hospitals, and the laboratory. The Laboratory Driver must maintain specimen integrity, follow all safety and confidentiality requirements, and provide excellent customer service to clients and patients. This position requires professionalism, reliability, and adherence to all laboratory, HIPAA, and transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Pick up laboratory specimens from physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and outreach accounts according to established schedules.
2. Deliver specimens, laboratory supplies, reports, and other materials safely and efficiently.
3. Maintain proper specimen handling, storage, and transportation conditions to ensure specimen integrity.
4. Complete all required logs, manifests, chain-of-custody forms, and transportation documentation accurately.
5. Communicate professionally with laboratory staff, clients, and healthcare providers.
6. Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, laboratory safety, and infection control policies.
7. Perform routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance concerns promptly.
8. Assist with delivery of laboratory supplies and collection materials to client locations.
9. Report transportation delays, specimen issues, or customer concerns to laboratory management immediately.
10. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record (Required)
• Previous courier, delivery, healthcare, or laboratory experience (Preferred)
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and transport laboratory supplies and specimens
• Basic knowledge of specimen handling and transportation procedures (Preferred)
• Strong communication and customer service skills

Benefits

• Health, vision & dental benefits – eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance – after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!