Overview
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Summary
With use of a hospital vehicle drives a prescribed route while picking up and delivering patient samples, mail, payroll and other finance designated items, pharmaceuticals, supplies and other items between Guthrie and designated non-Guthrie entities while maintaining a positive professional and helpful manner.
Experience
No previous experience required, however, applicants with experience in supply distribution and driving routes will be preferred.
Education
High school diploma or GED required.
Other qualifications
- Current Valid Drivers License.
- No prior offenses for DWI, Hit and Run Conviction, or other infractions having led to any revocation of driving privileges in addition to any other criminal convictions.
- Required to be able to read instructions, and communicate knowledgeably with customers
- Friendly with good interpersonal skills
- Professional appearance
- Required to have documented HazMat training annually
Essential Functions
- Interacts in a professional and courteous manner with Guthrie Clinic Departments and all Guthrie entities to facilitate the efficient delivery and/or pick up of all necessary supplies, communications and other items to Regional Offices, Guthrie entities and associated providers (Administration, Laboratory, Purchasing, Mailroom, Storeroom, Pharmacy, Radiology, Finance, etc.).
- Responsible for ensuring the verification of specimens picked up at various Guthrie/external entities, then ensuring optimum transport of specimens at correct temperatures to maintain sample integrity.
- Maintains timeliness on specific assigned routes with associated timetables at each site to ensure turnaround times and optimal specimen receipt and reporting are met.
- Delivers mail and materials to Regional Offices and other Guthrie/external entities as designated by the Supervisor/Manager/Director on a daily basis.
- Delivers pharmaceutical specimens (including patient and employee medication) to all Regional Offices, Guthrie entities to include documentation of receipt of pharmaceuticals and appropriate storage temperatures.
- Picks up and delivers payroll, accounts payable checks, cash and other finance required items to regional offices with appropriate documentation of pick up and delivery. Required to deposit money bags at bank.
- Delivers and collects x-rays as designated by Radiology departments as needed.
- Enforces the laboratory specimen rejection/acceptance policy by confirming patient identification on certain specimens and requisitions.
- Loads and unloads vehicle.
- Portrays high standard of professionalism as a visible representative of Guthrie.
- Must be able to perform with minimal supervision while performing duties, as well as take directions and criticism in a positive light.
- Maintains vehicles for basic maintenance (fluids, fuel, lubricants). Checks lights and air pressure on tires periodically. Maintains vehicle in top operational condition and appearance. Operates in a non-destructive and careful manner and adheres to posted speed limits.
- Reports any vehicle potential malfunctions immediately.
- Reports any accident or vehicle issues immediately and files appropriate reports.
- Reports to Supervisor/Manager/Director any medication usage or illnesses requiring medications which could cause drowsiness, or any other reason for potential impairment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pay for this position ranges from $17.00-$22.37 per hour.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care