Courier - Casual

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Indiana, Pennsylvania is seeking a reliable Courier responsible for picking up and delivering medical records, laboratory specimens, and other hospital materials. The ideal candidate must have a valid PA driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED equivalent. This role requires adherence to safety protocols and timely responses to urgent requests. A professional demeanor is expected when interacting with staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Valid PA driver’s license with no previous violations.
• Experience in healthcare courier work not required.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver items including medical records and medications.
• Operate hospital vehicles or walk designated routes.
• Ensure proper handling and security of materials.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and obtain signatures.
• Respond to urgent requests promptly.
• Report issues or required maintenance on courier vehicles.
• Follow infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with others.
• Assist with sorting and loading deliveries.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or department leadership.

Education

High school graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

• Pick up and deliver items including medical records, laboratory specimens, medications, sterile supplies, interdepartmental mail, and other hospital materials.
• Operate hospital vehicles or walk designated routes to complete deliveries across hospital campuses or external locations.
• Ensure proper handling and security of sensitive, confidential, or hazardous materials, following HIPAA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and obtain signatures for all pickups and drop-offs.
• Respond to urgent and stat requests promptly and professionally.
• reporting any issues or required maintenance on courier vehicles.
• Adhere to hospital infection prevention and safety protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE.
• Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor while interacting with staff, patients, and the public.
• Assist with sorting, loading, and unloading deliveries as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or department leadership.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: High school graduate or GED equivalent required
• EXPERIENCE: N/A
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Valid PA driver’s license with no previous violations

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