Courier Per Diem
About The Position
Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York. The Facility Couriers perform a variety of functions including but not limited to transport of equipment, materials, pharmaceuticals, Chemo, U.S. Mail, and supplies throughout the Cayuga Health System Monday - Friday during the first shift.
Requirements
- Education - High School Diploma / GED
- Licensure - A clean valid NYS Driver's license.
- Experience - Able to drive vehicle in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates an understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster procedures, as outlined in the fire safety policy, knows personal role in the event of a fire while on duty.
- Provides a safe environment; demonstrates alertness to areas needing attention in avoiding unsafe conditions such as but not limited to wet flooring, blocked egress areas etc.
- Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner on a daily basis.
- Maintains universal precautions and infection prevention techniques. Exceeds: Acquires proper training for spill kits in relationship to items transported.
- Carries out duties in a safe professional manner, with focus on customer service as a high priority. Exceeds: No substantiated complaints from patients, physicians, staff & visitors.
- Follows assigned Courier Schedule in a timely manner. Exceeds: Volunteers for extra unplanned emergency courier runs when needed.
- Assists in updating courier schedule as needed. Exceeds: Helps Facility manager by suggesting ways to accommodate new additional deliveries into the courier schedules.
- Maintains required paperwork logs and transactions.
- Maintains all Preventative maintenance Work Orders as assigned.
- Responsible for transport and delivery of all bank bags.
- Ensures safe operation of vehicle of vehicle before start of deliveries.
- Follows all NYS vehicle traffic laws and safety precautions. Exceeds: No traffic violations issued during evaluation year.
- Courteous to other vehicles on the road and no valid complaints issued for aggressive driving or vehicle operation.
- Keeps vehicle clean during and after hours of operation. Washes vehicle with supplied vouchers when needed.
- Follows good personal hygiene and grooming practices. Exceeds: Always wears proper uniform as designated.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
