Courier

Sonora Quest Laboratories / Laboratory Sciences of Arizona • Yakima, WA

24d

About The Position

Couriers retrieve clinical specimens and transport them to a clinical laboratory for testing, supporting the diagnostic care process. Under general supervision, Couriers pick up and transport specimens, reports, and supplies along a designated route. They provide reliable, high-quality service to clients and help ensure specimens are transported safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively by reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
• Ability to stand, climb, stoop, and bend frequently and perform considerable physical activity.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to conditions that may include toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heights, high temperatures, or confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and use proper body mechanics to lift supplies and equipment and push carts and dollies weighing up to 500 pounds.
• Adequate color vision.
• Must wear protective clothing as required.
• Some positions require the ability to drive to various locations.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with clients while picking up specimens and delivering lab results and supplies; organize reports and deliveries to meet client expectations.
• Operate a company vehicle, conduct daily vehicle inspections, drive safely and defensively using Smith System principles, and order required maintenance.
• Use a mobile data terminal to accurately record routine and will-call client stops, specimen counts, and specimen types; report client route information and strive for zero missed specimen pickups.
• Communicate with dispatch by radio or telephone about service-related issues.
• Train new Couriers on routes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed