Courier PRN - SSO Hospital Courier Services - USA Health Shared Services

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of South Alabama is seeking a part-time Motor Vehicle Operator to support regional transportation and material delivery across Mobile and surrounding areas. The role requires adherence to safety and hospital policies, routine vehicle inspections, and reliable handling of loads up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities include assisting with new employee orientations and ensuring timely, compliant execution of daily routes.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth grade and experience as a Motor Vehicle Operator may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education
• Valid driver’s license and driving record with insurance eligibility required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles and transport materials to various sites as needed
• Adhere to all compliance requirements and hospital policies in an ethical manner
• Assist with orientation of new employees and support routine operations with minimal supervision
• Inspect vehicles and report any malfunctions; perform basic maintenance as required and ensure safety at all times

Skills

Driving safety

Compliance with policies

Equipment handling

Education

Tenth grade or equivalent

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
  Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality.
  Assists with the orientation of new employees.
  Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care/essential functions.
  Utilizes proper body mechanics when:
  • Moving equipment and or supplies that are necessary to perform essential functions.
    Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or department head.
    Drives cars, trucks and vans to various sites throughout local area, in accordance with State and Local laws and safety regulations.
    Picks up, loads, moves and delivers materials, mail, packages and equipment up to 50 lbs. in accordance with the printed route schedule.
    Inspects vehicles daily and maintains proper levels of gas, oil, water, tire pressure and cleanliness. Must have the ability to change flat tires when necessary.
    Responds by telephone to non-routine routing instructions.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of tenth school grade and experience as a Motor Vehicle Operator may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama. Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.