Hospital Courier Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Valid Indiana driver's license required and a clear record.
• Great written and verbal communication skills; must comply with all safety regulations.
• Must be 21 or older to drive RMH vehicles.
• Must have a driving record that is eligible to meet the satisfactory driving record standard conducted during the background check to be eligible for the position.
• Knowledge of safe loading and unloading procedures.
• Knowledge of road safety and regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have completed "For Hire" with BMV to be qualified for this position.
• Good working knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work with, communicate with and properly handle different types of people.
• Must be able to plan, organize, direct and delegate within the department in the absence of the Manager.
• Regular requirement to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Occasional requirement to sit; climb; balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent requirement to lift and or move 10 pounds and up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bus and or shuttle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Picking up and dropping off patients from set locations on Rush Memorial Hospital campus.
• Ensuring friendly service, safety, and shuttle cleanliness at all times.
• Assisting with EMS transfers if needed.
• Ensuring daily shuttle checks are completed and documented.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients being transported.
• Ensuring and documenting sufficient daily fuel levels.
• Ensuring shuttle is clean inside and outside.
• Monitoring shuttle shelters and notification system.
• Ensuring all maintenance concerns are brought to the attention of the Transportation Coordinator.
• Performing all other duties assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Maintaining effective channels of communication with the Transportation Coordinator and other staff.
• Taking appropriate action in problem situations to offset adverse effects.
• Projecting a professional and positive attitude regarding the Hospital.
• Conducting self in a professional manner acting as a role model while practicing and promoting effective guest relations.
• Observing Hospital dress guidelines and wearing ID Badge.
• Attending mandatory meetings and educational trainings.
• Providing proper notification for absence and tardiness and being punctual for the start of scheduled time.
• Participating in emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures and internal/external disaster plans and procedures in accordance with departmental responsibilities.
• Complying with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participating in the Continuous Quality Improvement Program under the direction of the Transportation Coordinator to meet stated goals and objectives of the Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Assisting in data collection.
• Bringing concerns to Manager's attention and suggesting solutions to problems.
• Emphasizing, supporting and being committed to CQI practices and processes.
• Taking action to assure CQI within areas of responsibility.