Laboratory Courier

Job Title: Laboratory Courier

Home Location: Fayetteville, AR

Terms: Full-time, (initial 90 day probationary period)

Shift: Day-Shift, schedule and routes may vary, weekend coverage mandatory

Reports To: Courier Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a company vehicle to transport specimens, slides, materials, and supplies to and from assigned routes.
• Operate a cellphone for client and laboratory communication, and additionally to utilize map and address features necessarily for logistics.
• Transport specimens from facilities to the laboratory in a timely and safe manner.
• Deliver slides and verify appropriate delivery to assigned pathologists at their respective locations.
• Utilize computer, printer, and scanners as specified in daily tasks.
• Deliver supplies to clients in a timely fashion.
• Ability to be adaptable when changes may occur in routes.
• Check all specimen pickup locations within facilities, as directed by the supervisor.
• Scan and print manifest logs for specimen tracking and chain of custody.
• Acknowledge and complete ad hoc client pickups assigned though out the day.
• Complete end of shift car log upon returning the laboratory each work day.
• Demonstrate proper etiquette, professionalism and respect while interacting with clients, coworkers, and leadership.
• Communicate issues to the Courier Supervisor for timely resolution.
• Adhere to compliance, confidentiality, and safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in general and job specific training sessions and annual competency assessment.

Job Requirements: Courier tasks require certain physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully complete their daily assignments.

• Ability to transport specimens, slides, supplies and materials between the laboratory on all routes assigned. Routes may vary depending on daily staffing and on demand requests.
• Hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person and over the phone.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or push 25 pounds.
• Ability to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Mobility to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to transport packaged specimens that may contain chemicals, blood, or bodily fluids.
• Ability to work independently.

Job Qualifications:

• Must be 26 years of age to comply with company insurance compliance
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to participate in a background check?
• Are you at least 26 years of age with a valid driver's license?

Work Location: On the road