Medical Courier (W2) Downey → Downey · Mon-Fri · 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Rapid Medical; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Medical in Los Angeles is hiring reliable Medical Couriers to transport specimens, lab materials, and medical supplies between hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. You will drive your own insured vehicle and uphold chain-of-custody, HIPAA, and company standards on every stop.

This is a STAT and ON-DEMAND role: you will cover afternoon/evening routes and on‑demand pickups across LA County as dispatch assigns them.

Qualifications

• Background check and drug screening required.
• California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Prior courier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run stat routes and on-demand pickups and deliveries across LA County as dispatch assigns them.
• Handle specimens at room temp, refrigerated, and frozen while ensuring secure transfer.
• Capture complete Proof of Delivery (POD) with photos and timestamps in the company portal.
• Communicate with dispatch about ETAs, route changes, delays, or incidents.
• Follow infection-control and biohazard procedures and elevate temperature deviations or discrepancies.
• Perform daily vehicle pre/post inspections and maintain a professional appearance.
• Adhere to HIPAA, DOT, and OSHA compliance at all times.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Detail orientation

Punctuality

Job description

Address Downey, CA, 90242, US

Compensation $20.06/hour

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Logistics procurement distribution and supply chain

Description

Rapid Medical is hiring reliable, professional Medical Couriers to service routes across Los Angeles County. You’ll drive your own insured vehicle to safely transport specimens, lab materials, and medical supplies between hospitals, clinics, and laboratories—upholding chain‑of‑custody, HIPAA, and company standards at every stop. This is a STAT and ON-DEMAND position: you will run the afternoon/evening stat routes (Los Padrinos juvenile hall run and the Whittier 7 PM run) and cover on‑demand pick‑ups and deliveries across LA County as dispatch sends them during your shift.

Details:

• $20.06 per hour (non-exempt, overtime-eligible)
• Full time role: 8 hours
• Days: Mon-Fri

What you’ll do:

• Run stat routes and on‑demand pick‑ups and deliveries across LA County as dispatch assigns them (including Public Health and DHS facilities).
• Handle specimens at room temp, refrigerated, and frozen—ensuring secure, timely, and accurate transfer.
• Capture complete Proof of Delivery (POD) with photos and timestamps in the company portal.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch about ETAs, route changes, delays, or incidents.
• Follow infection-control and biohazard procedures; elevate temperature deviations or discrepancies immediately.
• Perform daily vehicle pre/post inspections and maintain a clean, professional appearance.
• Adhere to HIPAA, DOT, and OSHA compliance requirements at all times.
• Prior courier experience preferred (medical or logistics).
• Valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Your own reliable, insured vehicle (sedan, SUV, or van—route dependent).
• Smartphone with active data plan (dispatch & POD app).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and safely manage coolers/specimen bags.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills; professional, detail-oriented, and punctual.

Process requirements:

• Background check and drug screening required.

Come grow with us! Rapid Medical is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.