Driver

LVHN; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated courier to transport items between hospitals, clinics, and network locations on a daily route. You will perform pickups and drop-offs, maintain a daily trip log, and serve as a floater to cover routes for the logistics team.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with 1 year of related experience preferred. Must be comfortable using a smartphone and hold a PA driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of job-related experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable using a smartphone (iPhone or Android).

Responsibilities

• Transports assigned items to and from hospitals, clinics, and other network locations on daily routes.
• Performs pick-ups and drop-offs of items with safe operation of vehicles.
• Keeps a daily activity record with trips, destinations, times, and requests.
• Acts as a floater for the logistics team to cover routes as needed.

Skills

Smartphone usage

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

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: Day Shift

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: M-f 6:30 AM--3:00-PM TIMES MAY VARY

Department: 1004-13062 CSS-Courier Services