Courier

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

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona seeks Couriers to retrieve clinical specimens and return them to our clinical laboratory for testing. The role emphasizes safe, timely transport and a high standard of service to support diagnostic care for patients and communities.

Under supervision, couriers pick up specimens, reports, and supplies, report route information, train new couriers, and communicate with dispatch to resolve service issues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport specimens, reports, and supplies along a designated route.
• Provide consistent, high-quality service with effective communication.
• Operate the company vehicle safely and perform daily inspections.

Skills

Effective communication

Safe driving

Physical stamina

Job description

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Category:

Supply Chain

We have multiple positions for Couriers to retrieve clinical specimens and return them to our clinical laboratory for testing. This is a critical role for the diagnostic care process as our Couriers ensure safe, efficient transport for people's next steps in their healthcare decision process.

We are looking for experienced and reliable individuals who will treat these specimens as if they were their own loved one's lab results every day, and who want to make a positive impact on their community.

Drive for the better health of your community, drive for us!

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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Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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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.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

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