Lab Courier

WVU Medicine; Morgantown, Northern (WV, KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a reliable courier responsible for pickup and delivery of medical specimens and lab supplies across facilities. You will ensure orders are complete, organize paperwork, and maintain schedules while adhering to safety and driving standards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift heavy loads, with duties including vehicle maintenance, with travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving history.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely pickup and delivery of all lab supplies and lab packages.
• Ensure lab orders are complete and organized prior to delivery.
• Collaborate with staff to obtain the correct supplies and paperwork.
• Adhere to delivery schedule and report to the hospital once deliveries are complete.
• Perform a daily cleaning of vehicle.
• Maintain a vehicle maintenance log.
• Monitor periodic maintenance and inspections.
• Pick orders, unload trucks, and put supplies away in the stockroom.

Skills

Dependable

Good communication

Detail oriented

Shipping and handling knowledge

All weather driving

GPS proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

Responsible for pickup and delivery of medical specimens and lab supplies to designated locations in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. 1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. 2. Valid driver’s license with good driving history.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. 1. Provide timely pickup and delivery of all lab supplies and lab packages.
2. 2. Ensure lab orders are complete and organized prior to delivery.
3. 3. Collaborate with staff to obtain the correct supplies and paperwork.
4. 4. Adhere to delivery schedule and reports to the hospital once deliveries are complete.
5. 5. Perform a daily cleaning of vehicle.
6. 6. Maintain a vehicle maintenance log.
7. 7. Monitor periodic maintenance and inspections.
8. 8. Pick orders, unload trucks, and put supplies away in the stockroom.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1. Very hard work – exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
2. 2. Frequent standing, lifting, grasping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking. Must have ability to grasp, stoop, stand, and hold.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

1. 1. May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
2. 2. Will be required to travel between facilities/buildings.
3. 3. May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. 1. Dependable.
2. 2. Good communication skills.
3. 3. Detail oriented.
4. 4. Knowledge of shipping and handling requirements.
5. 5. Excellent all weather driving skills.
6. 6. Able to find locations based on address using GPS.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 191 WVUH Clinical Labs Medical Lab Service Address: 3040 University Ave Morgantown West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.