Courier

Sonora Quest Laboratories; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest Laboratories in Phoenix recruits Couriers to collect clinical specimens and return them to the laboratory for testing. The role emphasizes safe, accurate transport of lab materials and effective communication with dispatch along established routes.

Couriers operate company vehicles, perform daily safety checks, and use mobile data terminals to log visits and specimens. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and push heavy carts, with adherence

Qualifications

• Must have valid Arizona driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and push carts weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Able to communicate via radio or telephone with dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and transport specimens, reports, and supplies along designated routes.
• Operate company vehicle with daily inspections and safe driving.
• Record routine stops and specimen counts using mobile data terminal.
• Communicate route issues with dispatch and assist training of new couriers.

Skills

Communication skills

Defensive driving

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Job description

Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:Work Shift:VariedJob Category:Supply ChainWe 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 SUMMARYUnder general supervision, Couriers are responsible for picking up and transports specimens, reports, and supplies following a designated route.CORE FUNCTIONS1. 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 FACTORSAbility 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 ABILITIESAble to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires valid Arizona driver's license.Must be 18 years of age.Ability to understand and follow instructions.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.