Courier

Sonora Quest; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Courier for the North AZ Reference Lab to pick up and transport specimens, reports, and supplies on a designated route. The role requires consistent service, effective communication, and adherence to safety standards while driving a company vehicle.

Responsibilities include recording stops via mobile data terminal, reporting route information, and assisting in training new couriers on routes. This position is based in Flagstaff, AZ with varied work shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with high-quality service through effective communication and reliable pickup of specimens and delivery of reports and supplies.
• Operate company vehicle with daily inspections and safe driving practices per Smith System guidelines.
• Utilize mobile data terminal to record routine and will-call stops, specimen counts, and types, and report route information.
• Maintain clear communication with dispatch about service-related issues and assist in training new couriers on routes.

Skills

Effective communication

Job description

Primary City/State:

Flagstaff, Arizona

Department Name:

Courier Svcs-North AZ-Ref Lab

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Supply Chain

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, Couriers are responsible for picking up and transports specimens, reports, and supplies following a designated route.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provide clients with consistent and high-quality level of service through effective communication, picking up specimens, delivering lab results, and supplies. Ability to effectively organize reports and supply deliveries to ensure client’s expectations are met.

2. Operates company vehicle. Responsibilities include daily vehicle inspection, operating the vehicle in a safe and defensive manner by utilizing the principles of Smith System, and ordering required maintenance.

3. Utilize mobile data terminal to accurately record routine and will call client stops, specimen counts and types. Responsible for reporting client route information. Couriers shall strive for zero missed specimen pick-ups.

4. Communicates with dispatch by radio or telephone on all service-related issues.

5. Trains new couriers on routes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS

Ability to stand, climb, stoop, bend frequently; positions require considerable physical activity. Able to tolerate exposure to conditions which may include toxic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, heights, high temperatures or confined spaces. Must lift up to 25 pounds. Able to use proper body mechanics to lift supplies and equipment and push carts and dollies weighing up to 500 lbs. Needs adequate color vision. Must wear protective clothing as required. Some positions require ability to drive to various locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires valid Arizona driver's license.

• Must be 18 years of age.

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

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