Courier - Full Time - Second Shift

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-deductible health plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement savings match

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Laboratory Courier to transport patient specimens and related materials, ensuring specimen integrity across routes. The role covers second shift in Winchester, VA, with a focus on timely pickups, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety regulations.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Valle y Health offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate vehicles in all weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain accurate records of courier activities and deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Drive to client offices to pick up specimens and route them efficiently.
• Deliver specimens to the correct lab section after accessioning.
• Verify specimens against request slips and complete necessary forms.
• Prepare and distribute reports; maintain daily route logs.
• Assist with training new courier staff and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Vehicle operation

Communication

Record keeping

Adaptability

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.DepartmentLAB OUTREACH PROGRAM - 207012Worker Sub TypeRegularWork ShiftSecond Shift (United States of America)Pay Range$17.00 - $20.40Job DescriptionThe Laboratory Courier is responsible for transporting patient specimens and other health care related materials for Valley Health System. The Laboratory bears sole responsibility for specimen integrity during the transportation process. To accomplish this duty, the courier is trained and knowledgeable about factors affecting specimen integrity and specimen types.Responsibilities and DutiesDrives to client’s offices for pick-up of specimens. Courier must be familiar with unique individual client requirements and characteristics such as pick up times and locations, and extraneous factors that are not always readily evident to assist in time management.Delivers specimens to appropriate lab section after accessioning is complete.Checks specimens against request slips for proper collection.Initiates sub-optimal specimen forms if necessary.Completes daily route log including auto check.Prepares reports for distribution.Delivers laboratory reports in a timely fashion.Picks up requests, fills orders, and returns necessary supplies.Performs weekly checks at each client location and recommends any action needed.Assists with any processing of samples.Participates in the training of any new courier employeesContributes to the positive work climate and overall team effort of the department.Participates in focus committees to study, assess and recommend improvements for laboratory operations.Observes established safety procedures and OSHA regulations for blood borne pathogens and consistent use of personal protective equipment as needed.EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.Certification & LicensuresValid and clean driver’s license is required.Proof of current automobile liability insurance is required.QualificationsSkills to operate vehicles in all weather conditions.Must be neat and have a pleasant personality.Must be able to communicate verbally.Maintain records that apply to courier duties.Skills to operate vehicles in all weather conditions.Required to submit to periodic drug screenings.Must be adaptable and flexible to handle changes in work systems, workload, emergency situations and personnel shortages.No preventable vehicular incidents, points, or negative road observations on driving record.BenefitsAt Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:A Zero-Deductible Health PlanDental and vision insuranceGenerous Paid Time OffTuition AssistanceRetirement Savings MatchA Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeingMembership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness ProgramValley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .