Courier (Medical Specimen)
Interpath Laboratory
Summary
We are looking for a friendly and customer-service-oriented Courier with a clean driving record to enhance our team.
Job description
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate timely and efficient transportation of medical specimens and supplies.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and employees.
- 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid, unrestricted driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Navigation, punctuality, and ability to follow detailed instructions
- Ability to drive in inclement weather
- Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 30-60 lbs.
- Able to sit in vehicle/drive for up to 4 hours nonstop.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
- Regularly handle potentially infectious samples.
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Free Lab Testing
Company overview
Interpath Laboratory is a family-owned and operated clinical and anatomic pathology medical laboratory founded in 1967 by Tom and Judy Kennedy. Headquartered in Pendleton, Oregon, it has grown to become the largest independent laboratory in the Pacific Northwest, serving hospitals, clinics, and patients across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. The company operates a comprehensive diagnostic testing facility that processes over 2.7 million tests monthly, offering both clinical laboratory services and anatomic pathology capabilities. Interpath maintains College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation and CLIA certification, ensuring the highest standards of laboratory excellence. The company distinguishes itself through its value-based care model, focusing on lowering healthcare costs while enhancing patient outcomes through predictive analytics and advanced diagnostic technologies. With approximately 1,200 dedicated employees, Interpath combines cutting-edge laboratory automation systems like the WASP Microbiology System with personalized customer service, maintaining a unique hub-and-spoke operational model that preserves local community connections while delivering national-level laboratory expertise.