Hospital Courier

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a transport provider in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves driving NCH vehicles to complete courier routes and provide support to the Department of Laboratory Medicine.

Applicants must have a valid Ohio driver's license, be able to document routes efficiently, and possess strong communication skills. The position requires flexibility, including weekends and holidays. This is a contingent position as needed/on-call.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver’s license as required by hospital policy.
• Must pass motor vehicle background inspection and driving qualifications.
• Ability to document route information efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide transport and support for NCH and Laboratory Medicine clients.
• Maintain schedule for routine and on-demand routes.
• Document all route information and pick-ups per department guidelines.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Ability to use hospital provided cell phone

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Contingent Position, as needed/on call.

Rotating Holiday and Weekends.

Job Description Summary

Provides transport and support for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and their clients. Drives NCH provided vehicles for courier routes and on-demand jobs.

Essential Functions

• Maintains schedule to complete routine and on-demand routes daily.
• Handles pick-ups and deliveries from lab, pharmacy, homecare, referring hospitals, clinics, physician offices and outpatient centers. Documents all route information and pick-ups per department guidelines.
• Evaluates and monitors weather conditions throughout shift to preplan for anticipated trips and delays throughout region.
• Maintains safety of cargo and vehicle in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Assists in training of new staff and documents their progress per department guidelines.
• Provides customer service in an efficient and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and quality patient care.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Licensure Requirement

Valid Ohio driver’s license as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to use hospital provided cell phone and communication tracking system.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Computer skills, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41–60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61–100 lbs, Loud Noises, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61–100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 21–40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41–60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hearing acuity, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0–10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11–20 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0–25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26–40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Working Outdoors.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet