Medical Courier-PRN

UMC Health System

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. There are 4 distinct roles in the Courier Line of service. All applicants should inquire which position they are applying for. These positions, at times, overlap to maintain the flexibility of staffing and running a successful Courier Service to the support of UMC. 1. Courier I: UMC Shuttle driver. This driver mans the UMC campus shuttle and delivers patients, customers, family and visitors to their desired location on site. Delivery location also includes the TTUHSC side of the campus. Work is entirely inside of the UMC Shuttle Bus. 2. MOP Courier: This courier drives either the designated van or golf cart and escorts patients, customers and visitors to the nearby clinics and sites on the UMC campus. This position may also include an indoor delivery route of mail and labs for the UMC clinics in MOP I and MOP II. 3. Courier: This position entails a route to the outlying UMC clinics with delivery and pickup of hospital related items. There are in town and out of town routes up to a 30 mile radius. 4. Patient Discharge Home Courier: This position entails escorting patients that meet a specific criteria to their home by wheelchair van. This position has a minimum 30 mile radius and jobs can be scheduled further at the discretion of the Courier Coordinator. This position requires interaction with other drivers, medical staff, ancillary areas and patients directly in order to facilitate a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Requirements

GED minimum education requirement
Good written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable of the physical layout of the UMC/TTHSC Complex and UMC clinics
Ability to follow established procedures and practices
Customer Service skills with all guests
Safety on all levels is required
Emotionally and physically fit
Must be able to perform driving, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and transporting of specimens, medications, supplies, records, paperwork, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Driving background and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Drive the UMC campus shuttle and deliver patients, customers, family and visitors to their desired location on site, including the TTUHSC side of the campus.
Drive a designated van or golf cart and escort patients, customers and visitors to nearby clinics and sites on the UMC campus.
Perform indoor delivery routes of mail and labs for UMC clinics in MOP I and MOP II.
Travel to outlying UMC clinics for delivery and pickup of hospital-related items, with routes up to a 30-mile radius.
Escort patients meeting specific criteria to their homes by wheelchair van, with a minimum 30-mile radius and potential for longer distances.
Walk short distances for delivery of hospital-related items.
Assist riders in and out of vehicles.