Lab Courier

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Responsible for pickup and delivery of medical specimens and lab supplies to designated locations in a timely manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Valid driver’s license with good driving history. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Provide timely pickup and delivery of all lab supplies and lab packages. 2. Ensure lab orders are complete and organized prior to delivery. 3. Collaborate with staff to obtain the correct supplies and paperwork. 4. Adhere to delivery schedule and reports to the hospital once deliveries are complete. 5. Perform a daily cleaning of vehicle. 6. Maintain a vehicle maintenance log. 7. Monitor periodic maintenance and inspections. 8. Pick orders, unload trucks, and put supplies away in the stockroom. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Very hard work – exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly. 2. Frequent standing, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking. Must have ability to grasp, stoop, stand, and hold. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information. 2. Will be required to travel between facilities/buildings. 3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Dependable. 2. Good communication skills. 3. Detail oriented. 4. Knowledge of shipping and handling requirements. 5. Excellent all weather driving skills. 6. Able to find locations based on address using GPS. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 191 WVUH Clinical Labs Medical Lab Service Address: 3040 University Ave Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.