Courier (Full Time, Days)

Courier (Full Time, Evenings)

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Schedule: Monday-Friday, start times flex between 1:30pm-3:00pm, working 8-hour shifts

Position Summary: Drives daily from the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion to LGH facilities, physicians' offices and satellite locations in a hospital vehicle, transporting specimens to the core laboratory department for analysis and testing. Transport laundry, storeroom supplies, bulk items, documents and equipment to various LGH facilities and locations. Makes approximately 30 pick-up stops per 8 hr. shift.

• Operates an LGH owned vehicle to drive from the Suburban Outpatient Pavilion or the Duke Street hospital to various LGH facilities and physicians' offices for pickup of patient specimens and other materials to be analyzed by the core laboratory.
• Adheres to an assigned time window for each scheduled stop to ensure specimen integrity when delivering to the core lab. Utilizes route sheets that lists predetermined stops with specific locations and pick-up time.
• Understands proper specimen handling procedures to avoid contact with potential bio-hazardous materials and to maintain specimen integrity. Follows proper procedures during a spill to contain potential bio-hazardous materials and contacts proper authorities.
• Communicates with the client during each stop regarding specimen quantity, location and availability.
• Records appropriate information on the route sheets including the number and type of specimens collected, the type of documents delivered and picked up, supplies delivered, the "will call's" added and mileage traveled during the route.
• Drives to and from various LGH facilities, physicians' offices and satellites for delivery of items such as laundry, documents, storeroom supplies, and small equipment.
• Prepares the coolers used to transport the specimens to the core lab. There are several type of coolers prepared depending on the temperature requirements of the specimen being transported.
• Drives in adverse conditions and various types of weather.
• Monitors and reports all problems arising during transportation concerning specimen preservation and condition of courier vehicles. Reports these concerns to resource team leader or supervisor.
• Receives text messages and or calls to perform extra pick-ups "will-call" as required. Changing priorities and or requesting other drivers to assist. Helps to coordinate courier services through direct contact with other courier staff members and communicating with the clients and other LGH members.
• The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
• Organizes items for delivery during route stops.
• Maintains appearance and condition of the courier vehicle. Fills and maintains proper fuel levels in the courier vehicles.
• Reports all problems and potential problems with the vehicle to the resource team leader or supervisor.
• Ability to avoid traffic, construction and other issues through knowledge of area roads and alternate routes.
• Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Performs other job duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid PA driver's license.
• Two years of operating a motor vehicle.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.