About This Role
Transporting medical specimens and lab materials for labs, clinics, and health systems is the core of this contract courier position. This role involves managing daily stops across various states, ensuring the timely and secure delivery of critical healthcare items.
Responsibilities
- Arrive at the start location to pick up labeled medical specimens and lab materials
- Load everything securely and follow the route using the driver app, which handles navigation, stop confirmations, and real-time dispatch support
- Confirm each delivery through the app as you go
- Complete the final delivery
- Conduct yourself professionally at all pickup and delivery locations
- Inspect specimen count and packaging at every stop
- Never leave specimens in a hot vehicle
- Contact dispatch immediately if anything appears damaged, improperly packaged, or if you encounter any issues on route
Requirements
- A personal vehicle in good working condition (leased/owned/rental)
- Valid driver's license and up-to-date registration
- Active auto insurance in your name (or authorization letter from the registered owner)
- Vehicle model year 2016 or newer preferred; older vehicles are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- A smartphone (iOS 13+ or Android 11+ to run the driver app)
- Reliable data connection (the app needs internet access throughout the route)
- 21 years of age or older
- Authorized to work in the United States
- A satisfactory driving record (Motor Vehicle Record - MVR)
- Ability to lift and carry loads up to 25 lbs
Nice to have:
- Prior experience in delivery, rideshare, or medical courier services (e.g., Amazon, FedEx, Uber Lyft)
Benefits
- Weekly bonus opportunity: earn an additional $25–$100 per week based on your route
- Sign-On Bonus: Receive up to $150 upon successful completion of your first 30 days. Eligibility requires remaining active and in good standing, with no excessive call-outs, for 30 days following your first scheduled route
- Instant cash out upon route completion, or bi-weekly direct deposit
- Rapid Medical branded shirt and bag provided at no cost
- Full onboarding before your first route (app walkthrough, route preview, and protocol training)
- Real-time dispatch support on every route, start to finish
Important Details
- Route: Manor, PA Pittsburgh, PA
- Total Miles: 69 miles (round trip)
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Estimated Duration: Approximately 3 hours
