Courier

• Area of Interest: Laboratory

• Salary Range: $15.20-$21.50*

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .8

• Department: Laboratory- RI

• Shift: Mid-shift, varied start times, 0900, 1000, 1300, rotating weekend and holidays.

• Job ID: 182168

Overview

Mid Shift with Varying Start Times-9am, 10am, or 1pm

Every other weekend/holiday rotation

32 hours/week, Full Time

The Laboratory Courier’s primary responsibility is assisting in the safe and compliant transportation of clinical specimens for laboratory testing which includes specific clerical functions. This position is also responsible for transporting laboratory and hospital related items to clients and departments accurately and promptly.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Specimen & Supply Transport

• Safely transports laboratory/pathology specimens between hospitals following established protocols and requirements

• Safely transport hospital related items for ancillary hospital departments

• Communicates changes or delays to transport items with clients and peers.

• Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

Driving experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Basic computer skills such as e-mail

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.