Courier II

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO

Job summary

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is seeking a full-time Transport/Courier to support designated routes in Detroit, MI.

You will assist with scheduling, dispatch, and driving duties, delivering specimens, reports, and supplies to various sites and clients for the Detroit Medical Center network. The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Michigan driver’s license, and 6–12 months of courier/driver experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with an approved driving record.
• Six to twelve months of courier/driver experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with training on routes, dispatch and office operations.
• Perform dispatcher duties and schedule STAT and will-call runs.
• Picks up and delivers specimens, reports, supplies, equipment and other materials to designated sites and clients.
• Communicate with clients to resolve problems and verify item accuracy.
• Maintain vehicle and daily route sheets; participate in routine maintenance.

Skills

Driver's license

Route planning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Summary

Under general direction and according to established policies and procedures, functions primarily as an alternate courier for designated routes and as a STAT courier. Assists with training on routes, performs dispatch and office operational functions and assists with scheduling/transporting vehicles for routine and emergency maintenance.

Assists in routine monitoring, reviewing, evaluating and optimizing of assigned routes.

Performs dispatcher duties, as assigned, such as answering calls, assigning STAT and will-call runs and identifying these runs on the route sheet.

May assume in-charge responsibilities, as delegated. Assumes the duties of a Courier, as needed. Picks up and delivers specimens, reports, supplies, equipment and other materials to designated sites and clients of the Detroit Medical Center.

Communicates with clients to resolve problems, verify accuracy of incoming and outgoing items, and responds to various client needs. Maintains vehicle, loads/unloads vehicle, and maintains daily route sheets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license from the State of Michigan and an approved driving record from Lansing.
• Must be eligible and remain eligible for coverage as a driver of operating unit vehicles by the operating unit's insurance carrier.
• Six to twelve months of related courier/driver experience.

Facility Description

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace with the following outstanding features: Test menu of over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories. Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other healthcare systems in southeastern Michigan and several out of state facilities.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Job: Transport

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC University Laboratories, Inc.

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Evening

If Other Shift, Specify: Monday to Friday

Shift Begin: 1:30 PM Shift End: 10:00 PM

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status and any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.