Courier

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

7d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Courier Position Highlights: Position: Courier Location: Arlington Heights, IL Part-Time (20 hours) Hours: Monday – Friday, 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Rotating weekends and holidays Required Travel: As needed across sites What you will do: Transports specimens, reports and supplies between hospitals, offsite Satellite hospital operations, as well as non-affiliated hospitals and physician offices. Operates hospital owned vehicles in a safe manner, adhering to all state, local and federal traffic regulations Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards Maintains a clean vehicle (refuel, wash vehicle) at all times Notifies management immediately of any mechanical or physical problems with any vehicle Services all routine and auxiliary sites as scheduled, retrieving all items, obtaining signatures at each location Utilizes Soft Express hand held device to scan specimens and packages, and to document any related issues or concerns Regularly communicate with dispatcher to confirm receipt and completion of assignment, issues, and concerns Enters pertinent data into handheld device related to pick-up delivery Communicates with Laboratory staff and its customers to ensure quality patient care Transports employees and supplies between hospitals, corporate offices, and other NorthShore sites as specified, including, Satellite operations Special events, U.S. Government. Retrieves mail and supplies from scheduled locations (i.e. Mail/Copy Center, Receiving, Pharmacy, Operating Rooms, SPD, etc.) Performs quality sort pre/post-delivery to ensure accuracy Enters pertinent data into hand held device related to pick-up and delivery Notifies department manager of any and all driving infractions including loss of driver's licensure immediately Maintains accurate driving records, logs and trip tickets and reruns them daily to the department. Provide explanations. Ensures that all NorthShore passengers require an ID to board transportation. No employee will be allowed to board without ID. Provides Courier service to assigned routes to deliver and pick-up supplies/specimens of NorthShore facilities and other outside vendor companies Safely transports passengers, supplies between assigned locations Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards Performs duties in a cost effective manner, communicates to supervisor of any wasteful practices Assists with special assignments and projects Represents NorthShore and department and provides routine explanation of service to users Follows NorthShore Service Values, including demonstrating friendly and courteous behavior at all times to rider(s). Must have ability to deal effectively with the demand of departmental relationships with hospitals, clinics and departments Strives to maintain positive work environment Creates supportive climate/work environment by serving as a role model of professional behavior Maintains a service oriented relationship with customers Respects and maintains confidentiality of information relevant to customers, visitors and co-workers Communicates with dispatcher in order to receive relevant data and instructions

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or four (4) years of equivalent work experience
Skills: Willing to learn, be dependable, reliable, emotionally stable, pay attention to details, and able to perform functions outlined in physical requirements. Seeks assistance of supervisory personnel as necessary. Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Possess honesty, integrity, trustworthy qualities. Models the NorthShore Service Values. Ability to organize and maintain driving records, work independently, and adapt to change.
Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) year of route delivering or courier driving experience.
Certification: Must possess a valid Illinois Class "D" driver’s license.
Must have held a valid driver's license for three (3) years prior to the date of application.
Must have good driving record subject to State driver motor vehicle verification to comply with Hospital Insurance requirements.
Within three (3) years of date of application or promotion, must have not been convicted of a). driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, b). reckless driving, c). leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury. d). drag racing, e). manslaughter, f) reckless homicide, g). reckless conduct from use of a motor vehicle or other serious driving infraction conviction.
Physical Requirements: Able to meet the physical requirements of this position including lifting/pushing/pulling 20 to 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical specimens and/or medical supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

Transports specimens, reports and supplies between hospitals, offsite Satellite hospital operations, as well as non-affiliated hospitals and physician offices.
Operates hospital owned vehicles in a safe manner, adhering to all state, local and federal traffic regulations
Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards
Maintains a clean vehicle (refuel, wash vehicle) at all times
Notifies management immediately of any mechanical or physical problems with any vehicle
Services all routine and auxiliary sites as scheduled, retrieving all items, obtaining signatures at each location
Utilizes Soft Express hand held device to scan specimens and packages, and to document any related issues or concerns
Regularly communicate with dispatcher to confirm receipt and completion of assignment, issues, and concerns
Enters pertinent data into handheld device related to pick-up delivery
Communicates with Laboratory staff and its customers to ensure quality patient care
Transports employees and supplies between hospitals, corporate offices, and other NorthShore sites as specified, including, Satellite operations Special events, U.S. Government.
Retrieves mail and supplies from scheduled locations (i.e. Mail/Copy Center, Receiving, Pharmacy, Operating Rooms, SPD, etc.)
Performs quality sort pre/post-delivery to ensure accuracy
Enters pertinent data into hand held device related to pick-up and delivery
Notifies department manager of any and all driving infractions including loss of driver's licensure immediately
Maintains accurate driving records, logs and trip tickets and reruns them daily to the department.
Provide explanations.
Ensures that all NorthShore passengers require an ID to board transportation. No employee will be allowed to board without ID.
Provides Courier service to assigned routes to deliver and pick-up supplies/specimens of NorthShore facilities and other outside vendor companies
Safely transports passengers, supplies between assigned locations
Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards
Performs duties in a cost effective manner, communicates to supervisor of any wasteful practices
Assists with special assignments and projects
Represents NorthShore and department and provides routine explanation of service to users
Follows NorthShore Service Values, including demonstrating friendly and courteous behavior at all times to rider(s).
Must have ability to deal effectively with the demand of departmental relationships with hospitals, clinics and departments
Strives to maintain positive work environment
Creates supportive climate/work environment by serving as a role model of professional behavior
Maintains a service oriented relationship with customers
Respects and maintains confidentiality of information relevant to customers, visitors and co-workers
Communicates with dispatcher in order to receive relevant data and instructions