Courier

Caldwell County Hospital; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton, KY seeks a Courier to provide timely transport of medical specimens, lab supplies, and reports. The role requires adherence to schedules, safe handling of specimens, and use of electronic devices for daily pickups.

Responsibilities include delivering to clinics, loading supplies, and maintaining communication with the Clinic Operations Director. Passes medical courier requirements with a focus on reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• 3–5 years driving experience required.

Responsibilities

• Make prompt delivery and pick-up of confidential hospital documents and legal records for hospital documents by adhering to an established schedule.
• Load all necessary supplies needed for the daily pickups.
• Complete daily pick-up schedule in a timely manner.
• Deliver all daily picks to clinics at the end of your shift.
• Handle all specimens and lab samples in a safe and efficient manner.
• Safety: operate a company vehicle and obey traffic laws.
• Utilize electronic devices to manage daily picks up.
• Work with manager for additional pick-ups as needed.
• Evaluate traffic patterns, alternative routes, and weather conditions.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Printers

Copy Machine

Fax Machine

Telephones

Calculators

Handheld devices

Automobiles

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Caldwell Medical Associcates - Princeton, KY 42445, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Day, CALDWELL MEDICAL CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Courier

DEPARTMENT: Caldwell Medical Associates

REPORTS TO: Clinic Operations Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides timely courier service by responding to department requests to meet hospital and affiliate needs. Courier will be responsible for the pickup, transport, and delivery of medical specimens, lab supplies, and reports, while providing excellent service to our clients. Operating hours for this position will be 9:30-6 with a 30-minute lunch.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Make prompt delivery and pick-up of confidential hospital documents and legal records for hospital documents by adhering to an established schedule in a timely and efficient manner in order to assist the hospital and its affiliates in expediting hospital business.
• Load all necessary suppliers needed for the daily pickups
• Complete daily pick-up schedule in a timely manner
• Deliver all daily picks to clinics at the end of your shift
• Handle all specimens and lab samples in a safe and efficient manner
• Safely operate a company vehicle and obey all traffic laws
• Utilize electronic devices to manage daily picks up
• Work directly with manager for additional pick-ups as needed
• Evaluate traffic patterns, alternative routes, and weather conditions as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Temperature changes: variations in temperature from hot to cold. May be exposed to adverse road conditions from extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Standing or sitting for long periods
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Walking for extended periods of time
• Vision and hearing must be sufficient to handle duties as required.
• Activities prolonged, extensive standing, walking and/or sitting
• Lifts supplies and equipment with weight requirements of approximately 50lbs*
• Manual dexterity and mobility, reach with hands and arms, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching, push/pull, use hands and fingers to touch & feel.
• No hearing loss greater than 40 decibels.

*Seek assistance if the weight requirement for the performance of a job or task requires greater than 50lbs of effort/force

EXPECTATIONS

• Must be skillful in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrates basic problem solving and time management skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interact with other personnel in a positive fashion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently and to accept delegation of appropriate tasks.
• Must be able to respond to voice paging equipment, etc.
• Ability to direct staff to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Answers and converses on the telephone.

LANGUAGE SKILLS/READING SKILLS/HEARING

• Ability to talk/converse with and be understood by others.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers
• Ability to effectively present information to others (individually or in groups)

VISION REQUIREMENT

• Far acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more
• Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
• Depth perception: ability to accurately judge distance
• Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally
• Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus
• Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors

SKILLS – MACHINE LISTING

• Computer (Desktop)
• Printers
• Copy Machine
• Fax Machine
• Telephones – Desk and Portable
• Calculators
• Hand held devices
• Automobiles

Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED. Valid driver’s license. Possess a clean driving record.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

3 – 5 years driving experience.