Courier Driver-PRN

Job Purpose:

Incumbent is responsible for transporting specimens, documents, and other important medical products from location to location to keep the entire healthcare system moving smoothly.

· Will remain free of traffic violations - must have driver’s license at all times.

· Will have a flexible work schedule in accordance with the need for transportation at all facilities.

This job description is an overall statement of major accountabilities and duties performed by incumbents in this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform other position-related duties other than those described in this description.

Job Specifications

Minimum Level Qualifications

Education:

High School Graduate or equivalent

Qualified through an approved Activity Course by the State of Mississippi (preferred)

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:

Must possess a valid, unencumbered state Driver’s License.

Physical Demands:

Walking/Standing.......................................................................................................... Frequently

Sitting.............................................................................................................................. Frequently

Talking............................................................................................................................ Frequently

Reaching with arms.................................................................................................. Continuously

Seeing........................................................................................................................ Continuously

Lifting – Medium Work................................................................................................. Frequently

Hearing....................................................................................................................... Continuously

The frequencies that are identified for each requirement are an approximation of time required to perform the primary accountabilities of the position. is greater than 66% of the time. is from 34% to 66% of the time. is less than 34% of the time.

Skills and Qualifications:

Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and listening skills).

Other Special Characteristics:

May be required to work unusual or additional shift hours.

Works under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.

Resilient and flexible in a continually changing work environment.

Work Environment:

· May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

· May be exposed to body fluids/wastes.

· Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals.

· Subject to many interruptions.

· Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.

· Work As Directed

Required Protective Equipment Listing:

Eye/Face Protection, Gown, Mask, Gloves

Physical Demands:

Less than 35% of the time

From 35% to 65% of the time

More than 65% of the time

Not Applicable

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Standing

Walking

Sitting

Bending

Reaching with Arms

Finger and Hand Dexterity

Talking

Hearing

Seeing

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing and/or Pulling

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Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Work Location: In person