Courier - Lab Driver, Oakland Hospital , Full-Time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position will cover Trinity Health Oakland Hospital. Day shift.

POSITION PURPOSE

Provides courier service for all clinical laboratory facilities and client offices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Drives hospital vehicle on daily scheduled and unscheduled trips to and from out-patient laboratory facilities, physician's offices, etc. to pick up and deliver laboratory specimens, reports, and supplies. Completes deliveries thoroughly and efficiently by using available specimen handling and other procedures, schedules, checklist, and client specific instructions.

Contacts Manager if delivery or pickup is not completed. Assigns priorities in the event of multiple requests. Reports any problems to a Manager or Section Leader for timely resolution.

Fills supply orders by gathering required supplies for delivery. Maintains proper documentation of pickups by filling in the date and time of the stop on the routing list. Completely checks the vehicle for specimens at the end of the shift.

Completes pickup and delivery for other hospital departments such as Materials Management (interdepartmental mail), Radiology (films), Cardiology (Holter monitor readings) and Urgent Care (cash). May be asked to transport medical waste. Maintains a clean and neat personal appearance. Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.

Answers client questions and accommodates requests, where possible, or refers question or request to Manager, Section Leader or Client Representative. Forwards client concerns about laboratory services or information about competitor's activities to a Client Representative. Monitors the operating condition of the assigned vehicle and adheres to the vehicle routine maintenance schedule including maintaining adequate fuel and oil levels.

Notifies Manager of items which are in need of non-routine maintenance. Obeys all traffic regulations, drives defensively and never allows unauthorized persons to travel in the courier vehicle. Performs duties in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements including USDOT, Michigan Act 451 of 1994, Part 111 and Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Management and transport regulations. Maintains a clean interior and exterior of the courier vehicle.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Requires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic. No previous experience required. A valid Michigan Driver's License is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with physicians, physician office personnel, other clients, and laboratory and other health center personnel regarding specimen pickups, report or supply delivery. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.