Hospital Courier - Full-Time

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

3d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Cayuga Health System is seeking a Full-Time Hospital Courier to join their team. The courier will be responsible for transporting equipment, materials, pharmaceuticals, Chemo, U.S. Mail, and supplies throughout the Cayuga Health System. This role operates Monday through Friday during the first shift.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• A clean valid NYS Driver's license.
• Able to drive vehicle in all weather conditions.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Acquires proper training for spill kits in relationship to items transported.
• No substantiated complaints from patients, physicians, staff & visitors.
• Volunteers for extra unplanned emergency courier runs when needed.
• Helps Facility manager by suggesting ways to accommodate new additional deliveries into the courier schedules.
• 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.
• Always wears proper uniform as designated.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster procedures.
• Provides a safe environment by identifying and addressing unsafe conditions.
• Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection prevention techniques.
• Carries out duties in a safe professional manner with a focus on customer service.
• Follows assigned Courier Schedule in a timely manner.
• Volunteers for extra unplanned emergency courier runs when needed.
• Assists in updating courier schedule as needed.
• 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 before start of deliveries.
• Follows all NYS vehicle traffic laws and safety precautions.
• Maintains courteous behavior to other vehicles on the road.
• Keeps vehicle clean during and after hours of operation.
• Washes vehicle with supplied vouchers when needed.
• Follows good personal hygiene and grooming practices.
• Always wears proper uniform as designated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED