Overview:
Job Summary:
Transports items to and from Decatur Morgan Hospital facilities in a timely and safe manner. Utilizes proper handling techniques when transporting specimens, documents accurately, maintains equipment, and collects cash and tokens from parking decks timely.
Responsibilities:
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Follows directions and performs work according to hospital Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct; completes duties during the assigned shift with few exceptions
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Perform duties with little or no supervision.
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Transports items to and from Decatur Morgan facilities; Obtains proper signatures for items delivered.Maintains equipment in proper working order.
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Performs all courier runs in a timely manner, following criteria established by Transport and avoiding inconvenience to patients/customers.
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Utilizes proper handling techniques for picking up specimens, including the appropriate use of coolers, specimen bags, cool packs and dry ice.
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Documents each specimen pick-up and delivery, maintaining an accurate record count.
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Maintains cleanliness of vehicles, both inside and out and communicate all maintenance issues to the Fleet Manager. Does not smoke or allow others to smoke in the hospital vehicles
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Uses communication equipment effectively and professionally.
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Ability to operate postage and copy equipment as well as provide minor maintenance.
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Sort hospital mail by department in a timely and accurate manner.
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Responsible for collecting tokens and cash from parking decks in a timely manner.
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Reports all incidents involving the Decatur Morgan Hospital vehicle to immediate supervisor.
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Obtains any police reports of accidents involving Decatur Morgan Hospital vehicle.
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Complies with safety policies and procedures, reporting safety hazards and initiating appropriate action.
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Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be computer literate.
Experience: Organizational skills required to handle multiple tasks. Interpersonal skills required to work with intradepartmental relations
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Communicates well speaking clearly with a pleasant tone of voice
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Provides accurate and timely information using discretion and protects confidentiality of information.
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Records and interprets information accurately
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Maintains a valid Alabama driver’s license and excellent driving record