Medical Courier (Full-Time) at Orion Laboratories – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Type: Full-Time

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Schedule: Monday to Friday; 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Rotating weekend shifts (hours vary)

Orion Laboratories is a CAP-accredited, CLIA-certified clinical reference laboratory headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Founded in 2017, Orion delivers comprehensive diagnostic testing services to physicians, hospitals, health systems, employers, and government agencies across Louisiana. Our services are supported by locally based teams and an integrated platform encompassing technology, infrastructure, and logistics.

We are seeking a skilled Medical Courier to become a valuable member of our team based in Baton Rouge, LA. The medical courier will work with the operations team to pick up client samples in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. Routine daily tasks include supply deliveries, sample pick-ups, maintaining specimen integrity, logging of samples and communication of delays. Couriers will be provided courier cars and gas by Orion Laboratories and additional supplies needed to complete deliveries.

• $15.75 per hour
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a 5% employer match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Perform routine specimen pick-up and delivery to laboratory according to established standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Call clients ahead of time to verify if pickups are needed.
• Check warehouse at the beginning of shift for supply deliveries to designated locations.
• Maintain company standards of customer service, timeliness, and attention to detail.
• Abide by all traffic ordinances, appropriate rates of speed, and defensive driving tactics.
• Follow CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and safety guidelines as described in the respective policies.
• Ensure proper functions of the courier car, including routine passes to verify no damage to body or tires of the car. Report any problems or new issues to Manager.
• Report any performance, compliance, or staffing-related issues to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driving record

• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive work environment.
• Ability to diffuse tense situations and apply good judgment.
• Comfortable working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and a clean driving record, if applicable.

Join us in maintaining high-quality laboratory services. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Orion is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. We comply with the minimum age requirements established by federal, state, and/or local laws and may request verification from applicants when deemed necessary.