Lab Courier-2pm-10pm

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time courier/transport technician for the Laboratory Medicine department. The role involves driving NCH vehicles for courier routes and handling routine and on-demand pickups and deliveries to labs, pharmacies, homecare, and clinics.

The position requires a valid Ohio driver’s license, auto insurance, and successful completion of background and driving qualifications. Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy are necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy.
• Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Basic computer knowledge

Cell phone usage & tracking system

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

**Overview:**Schedule: Full-Time, 2pm-10 pm, weekend and holiday rotation, benefits eligibleValid 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.**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, with exception to those positions defined in NCH courier procedures.**Job Description:****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 and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.**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 shoulderFREQUENTLY: 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, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: 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\"