Driver

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a dedicated courier to transport items across hospitals and affiliated sites. You will perform pickups and drop-offs on daily routes, operate vehicles safely, and maintain a detailed activity log of trips, times, and requests.

A reliable smartphone user with a PA driver’s license is essential. The role supports logistics through flexible coverage as a floater and contributes to timely deliveries across the health network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport assigned items to and from hospitals, physician offices, community centers, suppliers, and other locations within the network.
• Perform pick-ups and drop-offs on daily routes while operating vehicles safely.
• Maintain a daily activity record with trips, destinations, times, and requests.
• Act as a floater for the logistics team to provide coverage as needed.
• Maintain courier vehicles through inspections and logs, and ensure requests are prioritized within timelines.

Skills

Smartphone usage

Education

High School Diploma/GED_PA

Driver's License (PA)

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

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: Day Shift Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0730-1600 variable shift, hours, and holiday rotation Department: 1004-13062 CSS-Courier Services

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.