Medical Courier

OneBlood; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

OneBlood is seeking a full-time Driver to transport blood products, mail, and medical items between processing centers, branches, and hospitals. The role requires careful handling, safe driving, and accurate logging of deliveries across a defined route.

Schedule is 7:00am–3:30pm, Thursday–Monday, with training Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm for 1–2 weeks. Some shifts may include weekend differential and occasional on-call duties based on needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year route delivery experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Transport blood, products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment between centers, branches, blood drive sites and hospitals.
• Adhere to safety and driving regulations while operating vehicle.
• Load and unload items using proper lifting techniques.
• Deliver inventory to designated points within a route; may involve travel with packages using public transit in emergencies.

Skills

Safe driving

Route planning

Record keeping

Effective communication

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Transport blood, blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment between processing/distribution centers, branches, blood drive sites and hospitals.

Position Schedule

This is a full-time position that will work 7:00am - 3:30pm Thursday - Monday. Schedule flexibility is required.

Training Schedule

Candidate must be available to attend training Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm for a period of 1-2 weeks.

(Based upon when hours are worked positions may include a shift and weekend differential of $1.50 - $4.50 per hour.)

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and accurately transport unprocessed/processed blood and blood products, campus mail, supplies and medical equipment utilizing assigned vehicle (van/small truck)
• Practice safe driving skills during transport; adhere to all driving regulations
• Load and unload vehicles practicing safe techniques with lifting, pushing and pulling
• Deliver inventory to specified points within a designated route (may include branches, hospitals, field trip sites, headquarters, & mobile units); may be required to deliver (travel with) packages utilizing public transportation in emergency situations (e.g. airline, bus, train etc.)
• Keep log of items received and delivered; document daily activities as required
• Conduct basic safety/readiness checks of assigned vehicle prior to departure per SOP; report any problems or mechanical issues
• Work as back-up on-call driver for other shifts or routes as needed
• Notify supervisor of any concerns, issues and/or delays

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. Six months to one year route delivery experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Designations

Current and valid driver’s license in good standing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive vehicle for extended periods of time
• Ability to drive city streets and freeways safely; determine most efficient routes
• Knowledge of safe operating procedures
• Knowledge of proper handling of blood and blood products
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-disciplined
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to perform tasks effectively utilizing digital technology and communication tools (smartphones, tablets, etc.)
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Functions involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 100 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.

Environmental Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OneBlood is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability/Other Protected Categories