Courier

Hourly Pay Range:$18.31 - $25.63 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position:
Courier

Location:

Arlington Heights, ILFull-Time

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 11am-730pmRequired Travel:
As needed across sites

What you will do:

Transports specimens, reports and supplies between hospitals, offsite Satellite hospital operations, as well as non-affiliated hospitals and physician offices.

Operates hospital owned vehicles in a safe manner, adhering to all state, local and federal traffic regulations

Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards

Maintains a clean vehicle (refuel, wash vehicle) at all times

Notifies management immediately of any mechanical or physical problems with any vehicle

Services all routine and auxiliary sites as scheduled, retrieving all items, obtaining signatures at each location

Utilizes Soft Express hand held device to scan specimens and packages, and to document any related issues or concerns

Regularly communicate with dispatcher to confirm receipt and completion of assignment, issues, and concerns

Enters pertinent data into handheld device related to pick-up delivery

Communicates with Laboratory staff and its customers to ensure quality patient care Transports employees and supplies between hospitals, corporate offices, and other North Shore sites as specified, including, Satellite operations Special events, U.S. Government.

Retrieves mail and supplies from scheduled locations (i.e. Mail/Copy Center, Receiving, Pharmacy, Operating Rooms, SPD, etc.)Performs quality sort pre/post-delivery to ensure accuracy

Enters pertinent data into hand held device related to pick-up and delivery

Notifies department manager of any and all driving infractions including loss of driver's licensure immediately

Maintains accurate driving records, logs and trip tickets and reruns them daily to the department. Provide explanations.

Ensures that all North Shore passengers require an  board transportation. No employee will be allowed to board without  Courier service to assigned routes to deliver and pick-up supplies/specimens of North Shore facilities and other outside vendor companies

Safely transports passengers, supplies between assigned locations

Performs pre and post trip inspection of vehicle for any potential hazards

Performs duties in a cost effective manner, communicates to supervisor of any wasteful practices

Assists with special assignments and projects

Represents North Shore and department and provides routine explanation of service to users

Follows North Shore Service Values, including demonstrating friendly and courteous behavior at all times to rider(s).Must have ability to deal effectively with the demand of departmental relationships with hospitals, clinics and departments

Strives to maintain positive work environment

Creates supportive climate/work environment by serving as a role model of professional behavior

Maintains a service oriented relationship with customers

Respects and maintains confidentiality of information relevant to customers, visitors and co-workers

Communicates with dispatcher in order to receive relevant data and instructions

What you will need:

Education:

High School Diploma or four (4) years of equivalent work experience

Skills:

Willing to learn, be dependable, reliable, emotionally stable, pay attention to details, and able to perform functions outlined in physical requirements. Seeks assistance of supervisory personnel as necessary. Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Possess honesty, integrity, trustworthy qualities. Models the North Shore Service Values. Ability to organize and maintain driving records, work independently, and adapt to change.

Experience:

Six (6) months to one (1) year of route delivering or courier driving experience. Knowledge of medical specimens and/or medical supplies preferred.

Certification:
Must possess a valid Illinois Class "D" driver’s license. Must have held a valid driver's license for three (3) years prior to the date of application. Must have good driving record subject to…