LOUISIANA MEDICAL COURIER OPPORTUNITIES - STATEWIDE OVERVIEW - 09/27/2025
STATEWIDE STATISTICS
- Total Jobs Available: 55 medical courier jobs available statewide
- Pay Range: $617-$769/week for independent contractors
- Major Cities Served: New Orleans, Shreveport, Monroe, Lafayette, Hammond, Covington, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Opelousas, Bossier City
NEW ORLEANS METRO AREA
Active Companies
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
- Website: careers.labcorp.com
- Multiple positions in Harahan, LA
- Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Dropoff, Inc.
- Website: dropoff.com
- Same-day delivery service hiring in New Orleans
- Features: Real-time tracking, transparent pricing
RLS USA INC
- Courier/Driver positions
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30am-6:30am start times
Ochsner Health System
- Website: ochsner.org/careers
- Largest academic medical center in Louisiana
- Positions: DME Driver Service Technician
Local New Orleans Companies
- NOLA Logistics: Locally owned Amazon Delivery Service Partner
- Blaze Express Courier Service: Local New Orleans courier
- Nola Geaux Getters Courier Service
- Care Angels Medical Services
BATON ROUGE AREA
Job Market
- Total Positions: 18 medical courier jobs available
- Pay Range: $14-$36/hour
Major Companies
Dropoff, Inc.
- Driver Contractor positions
- Modern courier services with APIs
Clinical Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
- Full-time Medical Courier for specimen pick-ups and deliveries
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
- Location: Zachary, LA
- Pay: $12.50-$16/hour part-time
- Duties: Transporting medical items (specimens, pharmaceuticals, documents) between CIS facilities
Orion Laboratories
- Medical Courier/Phlebotomist positions
Healthcare Facilities
- Baton Rouge General Medical Center
- Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
LAFAYETTE AREA
Job Market
- Total Positions: 53 medical courier jobs available
- LinkedIn Listings: 235 Medical Courier jobs in Lafayette area
Major Companies
Rice Group
- Full-time Delivery Driver for medical equipment
- Services: Deliver and set up medical equipment for clients
Lab Express, Inc.
- Vendor positions for courier services
- Specialized App-based logistics service for Laboratory/Medical Industry
Dropoff, Inc.
- Driver Contractor positions
Hackbarth Delivery Service
- Independent Contractor positions for Cargo/Sprinter Van drivers
- Vehicle requirement: Must own or lease Cargo Van, Sprinter Van or Box Truck
Healthcare Facilities
- Lafayette General Medical Center
- Women's & Children's Hospital
SHREVEPORT AREA
Major Companies
AME Pharmacy Courier (All-Med Express)
- Nationwide pharmaceutical delivery company
- Position: Delivery Driver/Independent Contractor
Willis Knighton Health
- PRN/Relief Radiology Transporter positions
- Floats between various Willis-Knighton facilities
Dropoff, Inc.
- Driver Contractor positions
UPS Supply Chain Solutions
- Independent Courier positions
Healthcare Facilities
- Willis-Knighton Health System
- Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
MONROE AREA
Major Companies
Lincare Inc.
- Delivery Driver - Medical Equipment positions
- Nation's leading provider of oxygen, durable medical equipment, and clinical respiratory services
OTHER LOUISIANA CITIES
Covington
Medical Delivery Services
- Pharmaceutical Delivery Driver positions
- Operates 24/7, 365 days per year
New Iberia
Salute Medical Transportation
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Company
- Position: Full-time contract drivers
Lake Charles/Sulphur
First Choice Group
- Website: firstchoicegroup.us/what-we-do/medical-courier
- Services: STAT and Same Day medical deliveries 24 hours a day
STATEWIDE MEDICAL COURIER COMPANIES
National Companies with Louisiana Presence
Labcorp
- Website: careers.labcorp.com/global/en/courier-drivers
- Benefits: Great benefits package
Medical Couriers Inc (MCI)
- Website: medicalcouriers.com/careers-delivery-courier-service
- Founded 1969, family-owned
Dropoff
- Website: dropoff.com
- Hiring medical couriers across the country
- HIPAA and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications provided
Louisiana Regional Companies
First Choice Group
- Website: firstchoicegroup.us
- Coverage: Baton Rouge, Lake Charles/Sulphur, Lafayette, Shreveport/Bossier City
- Features: Live dispatchers and dedicated drivers, 24-hour service
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & COMPENSATION
Typical Requirements
- Valid Louisiana driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Reliable vehicle (usually less than 10 years old)
- Insurance coverage
- HIPAA and Bloodborne Pathogen certifications (often provided by employer)
Compensation Ranges
- Independent Contractors: $617-$769/week statewide
- Hourly Positions: $14-$36/hour in Baton Rouge
- Part-time: $12.50-$16/hour
- Annual Earnings: $30,000-$45,000 per year average
Market Trends
- Courier jobs rose 26% in the last year
- High demand with rising pay rates post-COVID-19
- Most work as independent contractors with flexible scheduling
Key Cities for Opportunities
According to industry analysis, Louisiana offers plentiful opportunities in major healthcare hubs like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette.
Job Search Resources:
- Indeed.com (most comprehensive)
- ZipRecruiter.com
- Company websites directly
- Jooble.org
Louisiana's medical courier market is robust with opportunities ranging from large healthcare systems like Ochsner to specialized courier companies and independent contractor positions across all major cities.