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Job Title


Medical Courier - $16.50


Company : OneBlood


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2025-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewTransport blood, blood products, campus mail, supplies, and medical equipment between processing/distribution centers, branches, blood drive sites, and hospitals.Position Schedule: This is a part-time position that will work Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm and Saturday - Sunday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Schedule flexibility is required.Training Schedule: Candidate must be available to attend training Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm 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.)ResponsibilitiesEfficiently 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 regulationsLoad and unload vehicles practicing safe techniques with lifting, pushing, and pullingDeliver 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 requiredConduct basic safety/readiness checks of assigned vehicle prior to departure per SOP; report any problems or mechanical issuesWork as back-up on-call driver for other shifts or routes as neededNotify supervisor of any concerns, issues, and/or delaysQualificationsTo 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 drivers license in good standing.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to operate a motor vehicle and drive vehicle for extended periods of timeAbility to drive city streets and freeways safely; determine most efficient routesKnowledge of safe operating proceduresKnowledge of proper handling of blood and blood productsAbility to keep accurate recordsAbility to follow complex oral and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingAbility to work with minimal supervisionAbility to be self-motivated and self-disciplinedAbility to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of workAbility 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr