Do You Want to Be a Medical Transportation Driver?
A medical transportation driver is a vital member of any medical courier company’s staff. Without drivers, a medical courier won’t be able to conduct pickups, deliveries, or any business at all. That’s why these companies are willing to invest in the best people they can find to work as their medical delivery drivers.
But what does it take to become a medical transportation driver? Let’s find out.
What basic requirements do you have to meet to be a medical transport driver?
Needless to say, a medical transportation driver is responsible for picking up medical goods and specimens from a client and delivering them to their destination according to a set schedule. This means if you want this kind of job, you’ll have to do some lifting. Moreover, you must have good time management skills to guarantee that the pickups and deliveries will be done on time.
Of course, you must have good driving skills if you want to drive for a medical courier. You need to have a valid driver’s license and, most importantly, a clean driving record. After all, you’re going to transport fragile medical specimens and products, so your driver’s safety record must be spotless.
What about your educational background? The great thing about being a medical delivery driver is that you don’t need to go to college. A high school diploma or a GED certificate is usually enough.
Is there specialized training?
Yes, upon hire and annually on HIPAA Compliance and Specimen Transportation Best Practices and trained on their role in handling a specimen spill, HIPAA breach or exposure incident in compliance with OSHA regulations.
What would give you an edge while applying for the job?
Anyone can drive a truck or a van, but that doesn’t mean they can become a medical delivery driver. So what will give you an edge over the rest when you’re aiming for the job?
Although a college degree isn’t necessary to become a medical transportation driver, you must be familiar with some medical and pharmaceutical terms. One way you’ll gain familiarity with these terms is by volunteering at a clinic or hospital.
You also need some knowledge about the vehicles you’d be driving. That way, you’d know if the vehicle you’re assigned to drive is really in tiptop shape, so you won’t have to deal with accidents or breakdowns on the road.
Additionally, it would help a lot if you’re a people person. Your job is a valuable part of your employer’s customer service. Professionalism, friendliness, and good communication skills will go a long way toward creating a positive experience with the clients you serve.
What are the perks of being a medical transportation driver?
If you like helping other people, you may find a lot of satisfaction with working as a medical transportation driver. There will be times when you’d be delivering drugs or medical specimens that are crucial to saving a patient’s life. The fact that you have helped save someone can be truly gratifying.
For sure, your job won’t be tedious. You won’t be stuck at a desk in a cubicle if that’s not your thing. The circumstances of your deliveries won’t always be the same. Plus, you’d spend most of your time on the road, and the view from the windshield and the dashboard mirror changes all the time.
PearlTrans is always on the lookout for medical transportation drivers to be part of its dynamic team. Do you have what it takes to drive for us? Contact us and see if we can help you build a satisfying career.
