Medical Courier Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

22h•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Courier Per Diem will be responsible for picking up and transporting parcels, packages, and other deliverables. This role involves coordinating with central dispatch, providing customer service, ensuring package safety and compliance with transportation requirements, and adhering to all safety regulations. The courier will also pick up specimens from off-site locations and transport them to Saint Peter's Lab, perform daily vehicle maintenance checks, train new staff, and maintain confidentiality of all materials handled.

Requirements

Must possess a valid NJ driver's license and a minimum 3 years of a clean driving record.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff, other Hospital personnel, patients and external contacts.

Responsibilities

Pick up and transport parcels, packages, and other deliverables.
Coordinate with central dispatch to track waiting and completed orders.
Provide friendly customer service to every client.
Ensure package safety and observe transportation requirements, such as with frozen or perishable deliveries.
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations.
Pick-up specimens at off-site locations and transport to Saint Peter's Lab as directed.
Follow the Vehicle Policy and perform daily vehicle maintenance checks, including fluids, equipment, and cleaning.
Train new staff on routes and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information