Courier - FT Afternoons

JOB TITLE: COURIER

DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY

HOURS & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Full Afternoon shift position; Hours 1:30 pm – 7:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. On call every other Sunday

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Laboratory, the Courier is responsible for providing courier related services for the hospital and related off-site facilities. These services include but are not limited to transportation and delivery of intra-facility correspondence, laboratory specimens, radiology films and medical supplies.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transport laboratory specimens and related reports to/from the Laboratory Department, physician offices, and other hospitals as needed.

2. Transport radiology films to/from the Radiology Department, physician offices and other hospitals as needed.

3. Transport supplies, pharmaceuticals, clean and sterilized instruments to/from physician offices and other hospitals as needed.

5. Conducts courier route according to established schedules and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.

6. Keeps hospital vehicles in clean and proper working conditions, including scheduled and unscheduled vehicle maintenance.

7. Assists Storeroom and Receiving Clerks in filling supply requests, inventory re-stocking, delivery of non-stock supplies, etc.

8. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Laboratory.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following describe the physical abilities required to perform the essential job functions, although exceptions may be made to these requirements based on the principle of reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants/employees:

3. Entering and exiting a vehicle several times a day.

4. Driving hospital vehicle up to 8 hours per day. Occasionally operates equipment to assist in transport of supplies

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

1. Reports to Director of Laboratory.

2. Has no responsibility for leading or supervising others.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1. Valid State of Illinois Drivers License.

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category 2 – Minimal Risk - This job may expose you occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids or tissue. It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Driving hospital vehicles.

2. Moderate walking

3. Loading and unloading of hospital vehicles.