Driver

Job Summary

Representative of MMH by picking up, delivering and transporting lab specimens, documents, mail, laundry, instruments, food and supplies between the hospital and associated clients.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receives, delivers, unloads, & inspects deliveries at MMH facilities
• Transports clean linen to off-site locations
• Transports soiled linen from off-site locations to main campus
• Must accurately manage delivery & pick up routes by not combining clean & dirty on the same route
• Properly picks up & transports all lab specimens from multiple locations
• Handles specimens according to proper infection control policies and procedures
• Prioritizes STAT pickups & brings specimens to the laboratory in a timely manner
• Documents & maintains client specific details on specimen pickups
• Delivers food items to offsite locations when necessary
• Transports clean & dirty instruments between MMH locations
• Must answer & operate cell phone timely for frequent interruptions regarding specimen pick-ups
• Able to safely drive the following vehicles: box truck, van, car
• Picks up mail & packages to deliver to MMH off-site facilities
• Performs vehicle inspection before starting shift

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service, time management & decision-making skills
• Able to multi-task; detail oriented
• Must be able to operate a computer & other basic office equipment

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 months relevant experience, preferable in healthcare or transportation
• Must have valid driver's license & clean driving record

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking & use of hands
• Occasionally may need to lift up to 25 lbs, up to 50 lbs on occasion