MedStar Hiring Event Sept. 17: Non-Emergency Medical Driver Jobs in Tucson
Published: September 16, 2026 | By TucsonHIRED Team
TUCSON, AZ — If you have a clean driving record and a steady hand with people on a hard day, one of Tucson's busiest medical transport companies wants to meet you tomorrow. MedStar Medical Transport hosts a hiring event Thursday, September 17 at the Goodwill Career Center on East Fort Lowell Road, recruiting non-emergency medical drivers for full-time and part-time schedules.
No CDL, no medical license, one afternoon to get in front of the hiring team.
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The Event at a Glance
| Employer | MedStar Medical Transport (Tucson) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, September 17, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
| Location | Goodwill Career Center, 3725 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ 85716 |
| Hiring for | Non-emergency medical drivers, full-time and part-time, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts |
| Cost | Free |
| Contact | Jonathan Pearce, Goodwill, 520-547-1096, jpearce@goodwilltucson.org |
Who MedStar Is
MedStar Medical Transport is a Tucson-based non-emergency medical transportation company, based off North Business Center Drive near Prince and I-10, that moves patients between hospitals, rehab centers, dialysis clinics, nursing homes and home. Its fleet handles wheelchair, stretcher, bariatric, behavioral health and hospice transports, plus long-distance runs across the Sun Corridor, and it operates around the clock every day of the year. The company has been BBB accredited since 2023 and partners with local hospital systems and care facilities on discharges and interfacility transfers.
Two details from the company's own materials matter for anyone thinking about applying. Every MedStar driver is CPR and First Aid certified and holds a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, so training and credentialing are part of the job, not a prerequisite. And the company's executive director started as a Pima County driver in 2016 and worked his way to the top, which tells you the ladder is real.
Who Qualifies
MedStar's event notice lists the screen plainly, so read it before you make the drive:
- Age 25 or older, unless you are a licensed EMT
- Able to pass a background check and eligible for an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Clean driving record with no DUI in the last five years
No commercial license is required. These are standard passenger vehicles and wheelchair vans, not ambulances. What MedStar is really hiring for is judgment: getting a frail patient from a hospital bed to a front door safely, on time and with some kindness along the way.
What the Job Looks Like
Non-emergency medical drivers spend the shift on Tucson's streets, picking up at Banner, TMC, Carondelet and Northwest campuses and dropping off at homes, clinics and care facilities from Oro Valley to Green Valley. Shifts at this event skew afternoon, evening and weekend, which is when hospital discharges pile up and when most transport companies are shortest on drivers. Pay is not listed on the notice; Tucson non-emergency driver postings generally run in the mid-to-upper teens per hour, with certified or experienced drivers earning more.
The work sits between two of Tucson's steadiest sectors, healthcare and transportation, and it is one of the more common on-ramps into both. Drivers move into dispatch, scheduling and operations; some go on to EMT training with the transport hours already on their resume.
What It Means for Job Seekers
Medical transport hires year-round in Tucson because demand does not slow down: an aging population, four hospital systems and a winter-visitor surge that starts in October all keep the vans moving. A single-employer event like this one is the fastest route in. You are not competing with 50 employers' worth of applicants; you are talking to the people who make the hiring decision.
If you already drive for a living, whether that is delivery, rideshare or a shuttle route, your record is your resume here. If you are coming from caregiving or a hospital support role, your comfort with patients is the edge.
How to Show Up Ready
- Bring your driver's license and be ready to talk about your driving history honestly. It will be checked.
- Bring a resume, even a short one, and any CPR, First Aid or EMT cards you hold.
- Know your availability. The shifts are afternoons, evenings and weekends. Candidates who can commit to those get hired first.
- Questions ahead of time go to Jonathan Pearce at Goodwill, 520-547-1096 or jpearce@goodwilltucson.org.
Search Jobs Now
Start your search on TucsonHIRED before Thursday:
- MedStar jobs in Tucson
- Medical transport jobs in Tucson
- Non-emergency driver jobs in Tucson
- Driver jobs in Tucson
- EMT jobs in Tucson
- Dispatcher jobs in Tucson
For the bigger picture on driving work in the Old Pueblo, from delivery routes to CDL freight, see our Tucson transportation and driving career hub and the dispatcher career guide, which is where many drivers land next. Every other event on the calendar is in the Fall 2026 Tucson job fairs guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a CDL to drive for MedStar?
No. Non-emergency medical drivers operate standard passenger vehicles and wheelchair vans. The requirements are a clean driving record, a background check and Fingerprint Clearance Card eligibility, and being 25 or older unless you hold an EMT license.
Where is the MedStar hiring event?
At the Goodwill Career Center, 3725 E. Fort Lowell Road, near Fort Lowell and Alvernon in midtown Tucson. It is not at MedStar's own office.
What shifts is MedStar hiring for?
Afternoon, evening and weekend shifts, in both full-time and part-time schedules.
Do I need to register in advance?
The notice does not require registration. Plan to arrive during the 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. window with your license and a resume. For questions before the event, call Jonathan Pearce at Goodwill, 520-547-1096.
What does a non-emergency medical driver do?
Transport patients who do not need an ambulance between hospitals, care facilities, appointments and home, including wheelchair and stretcher transports. Drivers help with mobility, keep to a schedule and coordinate with care teams and families.
Every hospital discharge in Tucson needs a ride home. Thursday on Fort Lowell, MedStar is hiring the people who give them.
