Driver

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. seeks a Courier to transport items between hospitals, physician offices, and medical centers within the network. You will perform pickups and drop-offs on daily routes, maintain logs, and provide coverage as a floater for the logistics team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid PA driver’s license, and the ability to operate a smartphone. Evening shifts exist with a Monday–Friday schedule and on-site work at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year job-related experience preferred.
• Must be very comfortable using a smartphone (iPhone or Android).
• Driver’s License PA valid upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs pick-ups and drop-offs of assigned items on daily routes while operating vehicles safely.
• Keeps a daily activity record indicating trips, destinations, times, and requests.
• Acts as a floater for the logistics team to provide coverage for routes as needed.
• Maintains courier service vehicles, including inspections and logs, and requests repairs as needed.
• Ensures transportation requests are prioritized and dispatched within established time lines.

Skills

Smartphone proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Transports assigned items (for example, supplies, packages, mail, medical records) to and from hospitals, physician’s offices, community medical centers, suppliers, and other locations within and/or outside the health network.

Job Duties

• Performs pick-ups and drop-offs of assigned items on daily assigned routes while operating vehicles in a safe manner.
• Keeps a daily activity record indicating number of trips, destination, arrival/departure times, and the number of requests.
• Acts as a floater for the logistics team providing as needed coverage for routes.
• Maintains courier service vehicles by completing automotive inspections and operator maintenance, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment logs.
• Ensures transportation requests are prioritized and dispatched in accordance with established time lines.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year job-related experience.
• Must be very comfortable using a SMARTphone (iPhone or Android).
• DL - Driver’s License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year Courier/mail experience or
• 1 year Healthcare industry experience.
• Basic knowledge of the Lehigh Valley and the surrounding area.
• DL - Driver’s License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Additional Qualifications

• Must pass the periodic driver physical.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Physical Demands

Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

Evening Shift

Address

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 1430-2300

Department

1004-13062 CSS-Courier Services