Hospital Courier (PRN) – Reliable Medical Deliveries

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, KY seeks a PRN Courier to support a hospital setting and clinical operations. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Experience is not required; training will be provided. The courier transports documents, supplies, and specimens between facilities, follows route schedules, and maintains vehicle safety and paperwork accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required (may sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).
• Must have a valid driver license and be able to be placed on the OCH insurance policy.
• Experience: Not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow pick‑up and delivery destinations per route schedule.
• Assess pickups as emergent or urgent to determine scheduling adjustments.
• Chart the shortest and most efficient route using maps or GPS.
• Drive delivery vehicle ensuring haul integrity at all times.
• Picks up parcels containing medical records, charts, and patient samples; reads and understands care instructions.
• Place or stack parcels safely in the vehicle with corresponding paperwork and receipts.
• Verify the recipient’s identity and obtain signatures on receipts, ensuring all correlating paperwork is delivered.
• Return any undelivered packages to the facility and provide valid reasons for failures.
• Perform preventive and regular maintenance on the delivery vehicle, including tire air pressure and fueling.
• Perform general maintenance duties between scheduled routes.
• May be requested to be a member of the QI team.
• Frequently access email to stay updated on organizational information and communicate with staff.
• Follow all procedures according to established OCH policies, complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ohio County Hospital in Hartford, KY seeks a PRN Courier to support a hospital setting and clinical operations. The role reports to the Director of Facilities and requires a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Experience is not required; training will be provided. The courier transports documents, supplies, and specimens between facilities, follows route schedules, and maintains vehicle safety and paperwork accuracy.