Courier, PRN, Days

HH Health System • Decatur, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be computer literate.
• Organizational skills required to handle multiple tasks.
• Interpersonal skills required to work with intradepartmental relations
• Communicates well speaking clearly with a pleasant tone of voice
• Provides accurate and timely information using discretion and protects confidentiality of information.
• Records and interprets information accurately
• Maintains a valid Alabama driver’s license and excellent driving record

Responsibilities

• Follows directions and performs work according to hospital Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct; completes duties during the assigned shift with few exceptions
• Perform duties with little or no supervision.
• Transports items to and from Decatur Morgan facilities; Obtains proper signatures for items delivered.
• Maintains equipment in proper working order.
• Performs all courier runs in a timely manner, following criteria established by Transport and avoiding inconvenience to patients/customers.
• Utilizes proper handling techniques for picking up specimens, including the appropriate use of coolers, specimen bags, cool packs and dry ice.
• Documents each specimen pick-up and delivery, maintaining an accurate record count.
• 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
• Uses communication equipment effectively and professionally.
• Ability to operate postage and copy equipment as well as provide minor maintenance.
• Sort hospital mail by department in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for collecting tokens and cash from parking decks in a timely manner.
• Reports all incidents involving the Decatur Morgan Hospital vehicle to immediate supervisor.
• Obtains any police reports of accidents involving Decatur Morgan Hospital vehicle.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures, reporting safety hazards and initiating appropriate action.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED