Full time Courier Delivery Position-Independent Contractor

Hourly Pay Range:
$18.31 - $25.63 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Full Time
Hours: Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 9:00pm, Rotating weekends
Required Travel: As needed across sites
Transports specimens, reports and supplies between hospitals, offsite Satellite hospital operations, as well as non-affiliated hospitals and physician offices.
Operates hospital owned vehicles in a safe manner, adhering to all state, local and federal traffic regulations
Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards
Notifies management immediately of any mechanical or physical problems with any vehicle
Services all routine and auxiliary sites as scheduled, retrieving all items, obtaining signatures at each location
Utilizes Soft Express hand held device to scan specimens and packages, and to document any related issues or concerns
Enters pertinent data into handheld device related to pick-up delivery
Communicates with Laboratory staff and its customers to ensure quality patient care
Transports employees and supplies between hospitals, corporate offices, and other NorthShore sites as specified, including, Satellite operations Special events, U.Performs quality sort pre/post-delivery to ensure accuracy
Enters pertinent data into hand held device related to pick-up and delivery
Notifies department manager of any and all driving infractions including loss of driver's licensure immediately
Maintains accurate driving records, logs and trip tickets and reruns them daily to the department. Ensures that all NorthShore passengers require an ID to board transportation. Provides Courier service to assigned routes to deliver and pick-up supplies/specimens of NorthShore facilities and other outside vendor companies
Safely transports passengers, supplies between assigned locations
Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards
Assists with special assignments and projects
Creates supportive climate/work environment by serving as a role model of professional behavior
Maintains a service oriented relationship with customers
Respects and maintains confidentiality of information relevant to customers, visitors and co-workers
Communicates with dispatcher in order to receive relevant data and instructions
Education: High School Diploma or four (4) years of equivalent work experience
Seeks assistance of supervisory personnel as necessary. Possess honesty, integrity, trustworthy qualities. Ability to organize and maintain driving records, work independently, and adapt to change.
Experience: Six (6) months to one (1) year of route delivering or courier driving experience. Knowledge of medical specimens and/or medical supplies preferred.
Must have held a valid driver's license for three (3) years prior to the date of application. Must have good driving record subject to State driver motor vehicle verification to comply with Hospital Insurance requirements. Within three (3) years of date of application or promotion, must have not been convicted of a). driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, b). reckless driving, c). leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injury. reckless conduct from use of a motor vehicle or other serious driving infraction conviction.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Please explore our website ( to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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