Courier (Laboratory) - FT/80

Springfield Hospital, Inc; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Springfield Hospital, Inc. in Vermont seeks a Courier to ensure the safe, timely transport of laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive materials between the hospital and designated locations.

You will operate a hospital-owned vehicle and interact with patients, staff, vendors, laboratories, pharmacies, and financial institutions. The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, and detail-focused, with strong time-management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License with driving record acceptable to the Hospital’s insurance carrier.
• Experience in a hospital, healthcare, laboratory, pharmacy, courier, transportation, or similar environment.
• Experience handling specimens, medications, medical supplies, financial deposits, or other sensitive materials.
• Familiarity with basic healthcare terminology and hospital operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle sensitive, valuable, and time-critical materials responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Transport specimens, pharmaceuticals, minor medical and operational supplies, cash deposits, documents, and other authorized materials between Springfield Hospital and designated locations.
• Operate a hospital-owned vehicle and represent the Hospital in interactions with patients, staff, vendors, laboratories, pharmacies, financial institutions, and other external partners.
• Be self-directed, dependable, accountable, professional, trustworthy, and highly organized with strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Work independently, manage routes and priorities effectively and follow Hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Reliability

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's License

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Description

The Courier will:

• Be responsible for the safe, timely, secure, and professional transportation of laboratory specimens, pharmaceuticals, minor medical and operational supplies, cash deposits, documents, and other authorized materials between Springfield Hospital (Hospital) and designated locations.
• Operate a hospital-owned vehicle and represent the Hospital in interactions with patients, staff, vendors, laboratories, pharmacies, financial institutions, and other external partners.
• Be self-directed, dependable, accountable, professional, trustworthy, and highly organized, with an exceptional work ethic and strong attention to detail.
• Work independently, manage assigned routes and priorities effectively and consistently follow Hospital policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License with driving record acceptable to the Hospital’s insurance carrier
• Experience in a hospital, healthcare, laboratory, pharmacy, medical supply, courier, transportation, or similar environment.
• Experience handling specimens, medications, medical supplies, financial deposits, or other sensitive materials.
• Familiarity with basic healthcare terminology and hospital operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and responsibly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to handle sensitive, valuable, and time-critical materials responsibly.

Salary Range: The base rate for this position is $21.00 - $25.00 per hour. The hourly range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the position. The rate for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

Springfield Hospital is proud to offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k with an employer match, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Employees are part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that values collaboration and growth.