Courier
The Courier is responsible for the transportation of items to and from hospital departments and off-site offices and facilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Delivers mail, supplies, equipment, pharmaceuticals, laboratory specimens, and x-rays to and from hospital departments, St. Claire Medical Group Clinic, home health offices, off site billing office, Outpatient Center, and Counseling Office.
- Routinely makes deliveries to and pick-ups from other sites (e.g. private physician offices, nursing homes, health departments, etc.).
- Drives approximately 200 miles per day.
- Hauls bio-hazardous containers and materials, using proper precautions.
- Maintains accurate logs for laboratory specimens, x-rays, and pharmaceuticals.
- Transports time sensitive patient care materials.
- Transports numerous temperature controlled lab specimens and pharmaceutical supplies on a daily basis.
- Schedules and coordinates all courier vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Performs other courier-related duties as directed by supervisor.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Basic ability to read, write, and follow verbal instructions required. Ability to operate a motor vehicle required. Excellent verbal communication skills required.
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
One to two years of related experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid Kentucky Driver’s License required. Current/active automobile insurance policy required. Safe driving record required.
Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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