Courier (Medical Specimen)

Job Description

Job Description

As we launch and grow Omaha's clinical and reference laboratory, this role requires flexibility and a team-first mindset. Prior to assuming regular courier routes, the Courier may assist with supplies and inventory management, as well as other activities that support operations.

We are seeking a friendly, dependable, and customer-service-oriented Courier with a clean driving record to join our team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, professional, and takes pride in representing the laboratory with clients and internal teams alike.

Pay: Starts at $16.00 per hour, with rate negotiable based on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm with a 1/2 Hour Lunch

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision with In-Network & Custom Network discounts
• 401(K) with discretionary employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Free clinical diagnostic laboratory testing performed in house

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate timely and efficient transportation of medical specimens and supplies.
• Must maintain a professional appearance consistent with company dress and grooming standards and demonstrate a positive, customer-service-oriented attitude when interacting with clients, patients, and coworkers.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform maintenance on company vehicles and transport devices.
• Ensure compliance with confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Document operations and complete necessary reports.
• Assist with training and communication among couriers and relevant departments.

• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance to ensure continuity of operations and support for our team and patients.

Education & Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Strong preference for candidates with previous driving/courier experience

Licensing & Driving Requirements:

• Valid, unrestricted driver's license

• Clean driving record

Skills & Competencies:

• Navigation, punctuality, and ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to drive in inclement weather

General Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs. Occasional lifting of 30-60 lbs.

• Ability to enter and exit assigned vehicle. Able to sit in vehicle/drive for up to 4 hours nonstop.

• Ability to load & unload assigned vehicle, with frequent bending involved.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.

• Regularly handle potentially infectious samples.

• Ability to drive assigned vehicle in all types of conditions, including built-up areas, freeway, and rural traffic, hours of darkness, and inclement weather.

• May be exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens.

• Occasional-to-regular kneeling, bending, stooping and twisting to perform vehicle inspections and minor operator maintenance, including changing tires.

OHSA Category: This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.

About Us: Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory serving communities across Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and Idaho. With more than 90 locations and over 60 years of steady growth, we are one of the Pacific Northwest's leading independent laboratories, with plans for continued and strategic expansion into the Midwest.

We are known for delivering rapid, reliable, and cost-effective laboratory testing while maintaining the flexibility, innovation, and personal connection that come from remaining independent. Our success is built on strong relationships—with our clients, our patients, and most importantly, our employees.

At Interpath, we foster a collaborative, supportive work environment where teamwork, professionalism, and positive attitudes matter. We believe great results start with great people, and we are committed to creating a workplace where employees can build meaningful careers while making a real impact in the communities we serve.

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