Medical Lab Courier — Local Routes & Safe Driving

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. in Hazleton is seeking a dedicated courier to transport mail, supplies, and clinical lab specimens between HNL Lab Medicine accounts.

You will operate a vehicle safely, complete pickups/deliveries on time, and coordinate with the dispatcher to maintain efficient daily schedules. The role requires a GED or higher, basic math and English literacy, and a valid driver's license with an annual MVR check.

Qualifications

• Must have GED or equivalent education.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple English instructions.
• Ability to write simple English correspondence.
• Ability to present information clearly to individuals and small groups.
• Solid basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to follow detailed written/oral instructions.
• Ability to read road maps.
• Knowledge of e-mail and handheld devices (training provided).
• A valid driver's license from the employee's state of residence.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) required and monitored yearly.

Responsibilities

• Transport supplies, mail, and clinical lab specimens between designated locations per policies.
• Coordinate activities with dispatcher.
• Notify supervisor of issues affecting the daily schedule.
• Verify daily pickups and deliveries per policies.
• Operate vehicle safely and wear seatbelt at all times.
• Alert leadership to any issues affecting vehicle performance.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; assist when needed.
• Train/ride-along involvement for new staff as needed.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and health standards; use car wash as needed.
• Operate equipment and vehicles following safety protocols.
• Maintain specimen integrity while meeting turnaround times.
• Use hand-held devices, computers, tablets and various software.
• Adapt to logistics technology changes and upgrades.
• Complete monthly driver safety modules as assigned.
• Complete all training modules and policy acknowledgements by due dates.
• Communicate professionally with management, clients and coworkers; stay cordial and solution-focused.

Skills

Reading English

Writing English

Communication

Math basics

Problem solving

Road maps

Education

GED or equivalent

Tools

Email

Handheld devices

Computers/Tablets

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. in Hazleton is seeking a dedicated courier to transport mail, supplies, and clinical lab specimens between HNL Lab Medicine accounts.

You will operate a vehicle safely, complete pickups/deliveries on time, and coordinate with the dispatcher to maintain efficient daily schedules. The role requires a GED or higher, basic math and English literacy, and a valid driver's license with an annual MVR check.