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Owensboro Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital is seeking a Transportation Specialist to provide regional transport of specimens, mail, reports, and supplies to off-site locations. This role supports the Safety & Security department and requires dependable, safe travel.

Weekend and after-hour shifts are required; full-time position with 80 hours per pay period. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift/lower supplies and operate basic equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Must be able to operate dolly and telephone.

Responsibilities

• Picks up specimens, supplies, mail, reports, money, and other documents and delivers to designated locations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of routes for routine and urgent transport.
• Assists with maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Prepares and submits all required documentation.
• Interacts with team members, physicians, staff, patients, visitors and community.
• Transports department equipment to event locations for health fairs, off-site screenings, and other events.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Stability under stress

Dolly operation

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 7a-3:30p OR 8a-4:30p OR 8a to 5p | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital | Department: Safety & Security

Job Summary:

Provides transportation services which may include mail, money, team members, golden partner members, community members, reports, hazardous lab specimens, and supplies to and from off-site locations throughout the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Picks up specimens, supplies, mail, reports, money, hazardous lab specimens, and other documents throughout the region as assigned and promptly delivers to designated locations.

• Demonstrates knowledge of region served, including general and specific routes established for routine and urgent transport.

• Assists with maintenance of equipment and supplies.

• Prepares and submits all required documentation.

• Interacts with other team members, physicians, physician’s office staff, patients, visitors, ancillary departments, support areas, and the community.

• Transports department equipment to event locations for health fairs, off-site screenings, and other events.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Must be able to operate dolly and telephone.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• No experience required

Education

• None

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Driver - Valid driver’s license and 21 years of age required upon hire

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Rarely

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY

We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT

We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK

We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION

We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE

We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE

We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.