Joshua Galanis
Las Vegas
Summary
Medical courier with over 7 years of experience in healthcare logistics, specializing in temperature control and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated ability to ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining meticulous attention to detail for secure transport of time-sensitive medical items. Proficient in route optimization and delivery tracking, enhancing efficiency and reliability in critical supply transport. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and unwavering commitment to safety protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Medical Courier / Medical Transporter
Kaiser Permenente
Roseville
02.2017 - 10.2024
- Transport medical specimens, lab samples, records, and supplies between hospitals, clinics, labs, and pharmacies, while maintaining proper temperature control and chain-of-custody documentation.
- Deliver and pick up time-sensitive medical items (e.g., blood, pathology, imaging films) with a consistent, on-time delivery rate.
- Securely handle and log all deliveries and pickups using handheld scanners or company software, ensuring accurate tracking and electronic signatures.
- Follow HIPAA and facility-specific protocols to protect patient privacy and prevent data breaches during transport.
- Perform daily vehicle inspections, maintain a clean and organized van, and report any mechanical issues immediately to dispatch.
- Communicate professionally with nurses, lab techs, and office staff to coordinate urgent pickups and special handling instructions.
Medical Transporter
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, dialysis centers, imaging facilities, and hospitals using a wheelchair, stretcher, or seated transport as needed.
- Assist patients with mobility, provide basic comfort and reassurance, and follow facility instructions for patient handling and infection-control procedures.
- Maintain accurate trip logs, including pickup/drop-off times, patient condition notes, and any incidents or delays.
- Adhere to strict safety standards, including proper securing of wheelchairs and stretchers, the use of seatbelts, and defensive driving techniques.
- Coordinate with dispatch and medical staff to adjust routes for urgent or rescheduled appointments, while minimizing patient wait times.
Courier / Delivery Driver
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Delivered medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment to healthcare facilities across Roseville, Sacramento area, maintaining strict delivery windows and accurate documentation.
- Assisted healthcare staff with urgent supply requests in a timely manner.
- Managed daily routes for 20–30+ stops, optimizing travel paths to reduce fuel use, and improve on-time performance.
- Handled fragile and temperature-sensitive items with care, ensuring proper packaging and storage during transit.
- Managed inventory of courier supplies and maintained accurate records.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of courier vehicles and storage areas.
- Drove company vehicle to transport goods between locations safely and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Sciences
Sacramento State
Sacramento, CA08-2007
Skills
- Temperature control
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Route optimization
- Delivery tracking
- Vehicle inspection
- Time management
- HIPAA/PHI training
- Defensive driving course
- Medical courier or transporter certification
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Safety adherence
- Attention to confidentiality
- Efficient navigation
- Delivering time-sensitive specimens
- Licensed driver
- Building physician relationships
- Clean driving record
- Valid Driver's license
- Coordinating efficient routes
- Medical terminology
- Safe driving
- Excellent driving skills
- Confidentiality
- Pickup of patient documentation
- Processing samples
- Proof of delivery
- Package pickup and delivery
- GPS Systems Use
- Multitasking
- Communication skills
- Prioritization skills
- Customer interaction
- Active listening
- Basic math skills
- Package handling
- Strong memory
- Secure loads
- Decision-making
- Collect payments
- Load securing
- Professionalism
- Handheld scanning devices
- Goal setting
- Flexibility
- Stress management
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
bsl
Affiliations
working out
Timeline
Medical Courier / Medical Transporter
Kaiser Permenente
02.2017 - 10.2024
Medical Transporter
Kaiser Permanente
06.2014 - 02.2017
Courier / Delivery Driver
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
03.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Physical Sciences
Sacramento State