Courier

Sonic Healthcare USA, Anatomic Pathology; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA in Jackson, MS is seeking a reliable courier to transport reports, records, supplies, and medical specimens between the laboratory and healthcare provider locations.

You will handle specimens safely, drive in all weather, interact with diverse clients, and champion safety, compliance, and quality control as part of our healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record for the past three years.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions and navigate routine hazards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under time constraints, without close supervision.
• Physical capability of light to medium lifting (up to 50lbs).

Responsibilities

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure that reports, records, supplies, and medical specimens are successfully transported between the laboratory and healthcare provider locations.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, transport, and safe operation of a motor vehicle – rain or shine!
• Interact with a variety of clients and commit to customer-focused service.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

Skills

Customer-focused service

Safety compliance

Vehicle operation in all weather

Time management

Team interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

You are the definition of reliable. You enjoy interacting with people, feel comfortable behind the wheel, and always signal before you turn. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career. Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions. Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours? This opportunity is: Location: Jackson, MS Days: Varies Hours: Varies PRN: Not Benefits Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process by making sure that reports, records, supplies, and medical specimens are successfully transported between the laboratory and healthcare provider locations.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, transport, and safe operation of a motor vehicle – rain or shine!
• Interact with a variety of clients and commit to customer-focused service.
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control.

All you need is:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record for the past three years.
• Confidence operating a vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions and navigating routine hazards of the road.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under time constraints, without close supervision.
• Physical capability of light to medium lifting (up to 50lbs).

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• 2+ years of experience operating conventional vehicles for business purposes. This includes cars, trucks, and/or vans.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow within the organization
• Free lab services for you and your eligible dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) that includes a generous company match
• A sense of belonging – we are a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have incidental exposure to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and expected to abide by all applicable privacy, confidentiality and security standards.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Work Shift: Job Category: Courier / Logistics Company: Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is a subsidiary of Sonic Healthcare Limited, one of the world's largest medical diagnostic companies, providing laboratory services to medical practitioners, hospitals and community health services, with operations in eight countries, on three continents and providing care to over 100 million patients each year. Sonic Healthcare USA is a leading provider of state-of-the-art laboratory services and pathology practices throughout the USA with eight operating divisions and nearly eight thousand US- based employees, 330 Pathologists and serving over 30 million patients per year. Sonic Healthcare USA operates under a federated business model that emphasizes medical leadership and community-based testing services to provide outstanding quality and service to the doctors and patients that they serve. For more information, visit the Sonic Healthcare website at www.sonichealthcareusa.com.