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How much do local medical delivery jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for local medical delivery in the United States is $18.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Local Medical Delivery driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Local Medical Delivery driver, you need a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and strong knowledge of local routes, as well as basic understanding of handling medical items. Familiarity with GPS navigation systems, electronic delivery tracking tools, and sometimes HIPAA training or certifications are commonly required. Reliability, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills help ensure timely and secure deliveries while interacting with healthcare professionals and patients. These abilities are crucial for maintaining compliance, safeguarding sensitive medical items, and providing dependable service within healthcare logistics.

What are some common challenges faced in a Local Medical Delivery role, and how can they be managed?

Local Medical Delivery professionals often encounter challenges such as navigating traffic delays, maintaining strict delivery timelines, and ensuring the safe handling of sensitive medical items. It's important to be familiar with local routes, communicate proactively with dispatch and healthcare facilities, and follow established protocols for handling temperature-sensitive or urgent materials. Team collaboration, attention to detail, and adaptability are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring that critical medical supplies reach their destinations safely and on time.

What is a local medical delivery job?

A local medical delivery job involves transporting medical items such as prescriptions, lab specimens, medical equipment, or supplies within a specific geographic area, usually for hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, or laboratories. Workers in this field ensure timely, safe, and confidential delivery of sensitive medical materials. The role may require a valid driver's license, background checks, and adherence to regulations like HIPAA for patient privacy.

What is the difference between Local Medical Delivery vs Medical Courier?

AspectLocal Medical DeliveryMedical Courier
Credentials/CertificationsMay require driver’s license, health and safety trainingSimilar requirements, often includes certification for handling medical items
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, pharmacies within local areasHospitals, labs, pharmacies, often across regions
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, medical delivery servicesCourier companies specializing in medical shipments
Search & Comparison IntentLocal medical delivery jobs, healthcare logisticsMedical courier jobs, medical delivery services

Both roles involve transporting medical items, but Local Medical Delivery typically focuses on local healthcare facilities within a specific area, while Medical Courier may operate over broader regions. The required certifications and work environments are similar, making them closely related in the healthcare logistics industry.

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Infographic showing various Local Medical Delivery job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,979 per year, or $18.7 per hour.
Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Local Medical Equipment Delivery Driver

Rotech Healthcare Inc.

Prescott, AZ • On-site

$17.25 - $21.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

About Rotech
Join a Leader in Home Healthcare
At Rotech Healthcare Inc., we're more than a medical equipment provider-we're a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.
With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.
Explore more about our mission and services at Rotech.com.
Overview and Responsibilities
Patient Service Technician - Local Delivery Driver
Drive with Purpose. Deliver Care. Make a Difference.
Are you looking for a driving job that goes beyond the road? Join Rotech Healthcare Inc. as a Patient Service Technician and become a vital part of our mission to improve lives through home-based medical care. In this role, you'll deliver and set up respiratory and durable medical equipment for patients in your local community-providing hands-on support and education that truly matters.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)
  • Available for on-call assignments as needed (after business hours &/or weekends)
  • Drive local routes to deliver and set up medical equipment in patients' homes.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on safe use and maintenance of respiratory and home medical equipment.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper function and patient safety.
  • Complete delivery documentation and patient visit reports accurately and on time.
  • Keep your assigned company vehicle clean, safe, and ready for service.
  • Respond to urgent equipment needs and participate in on-call rotations.
  • Ensure compliance with safety protocols and company standards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Rotech?
  • Local routes - be home daily while making a difference
  • Mission-driven work - help patients live more comfortably and independently
  • Comprehensive training - learn how to safely deliver and support medical equipment

Ready to drive with purpose? Apply today and join a team that delivers more than equipment-we deliver care.
Qualifications
Employment is contingent on
  • Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Drug screen (when applicable for the position)
  • Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process (when applicable for the position)
  • Valid driver's license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Preferred Education and/or Experience
  • Experience with medical equipment, preferred
  • One year of related work experience, preferred
  • Medical terminology, preferred

Skills and Competencies
  • Accurately perform simple mathematical calculations
  • Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written
  • Interpret a variety of communications (verbal, non-verbal, written, listening and visual)
  • Maintain confidentiality, discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
  • Multi-task along with attention to detail
  • Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
  • Work independently and as part of a team

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities
  • Email transmission and communication
  • Internet navigation and research
  • Microsoft applications; Outlook, Word and Excel
  • Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer and/or tablet
  • Mechanically inclined for the repair and troubleshooting of equipment
  • Successfully demonstrates loading, unloading and proper tie down procedures as per company policy of transported cargo
  • Understands use of all applicable home respiratory equipment and supplies

Physical Demands
  • Lift and carry office equipment at times
  • Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking and listening
  • Requires close vision to small print on computer and/or tablet and paperwork
  • Requires lifting (minimum of 65 pounds) and transporting of patient equipment
  • Requires contact with patients and equipment with potential exposure to contagious pathogens
  • Requires driving a company vehicle for the majority of the workday
  • Required to comply with Rotech Respiratory Protection & N95 Mask Fit Testing Policy
    • Medical Evaluation and Fit Testing Compliance in a timely manner
    • Annual Recertification
    • Keep face clean-shaven to ensure N95 Mask face-seal protection per OSHA guidelines

Rotech Information
Benefits
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Overtime pay for non-exempt positions (as applicable)
  • Commission for Account Executives
  • Bonus and incentive opportunities
  • Fixed and variable car reimbursement for Area Managers and Account Executives
  • Car, mileage, and telephone reimbursement (as applicable)
  • Employee discount and recognition programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k), HSA, and FSA/Dependent Care FSA
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance, disability, accidental death, identity protection, and legal services
  • Meru Health mental health and Mercer SmartConnect Medicare programs
  • Livongo Diabetes and High Blood Pressure programs
  • Healthcare Bluebook and RX Savings Solutions programs
  • Hepatitis B (HEPB) and TB vaccinations

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All positions are posted for a minimum of five (5) days and remain open until filled by a qualified applicant, generally no longer than 200 days. Thank you for your interest in Rotech Healthcare Inc.
Florida applicants - Background screening is required through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Rotech Healthcare Inc. recruits, employs, trains, promotes, transfers, separates from employment and compensates employees without regard to membership in, association with, or perception of race, color, age, gender, gender identity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality where Rotech has employees.

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