Courier, PRN

Overview

Job Summary:

Transports items to and from Decatur Morgan Hospital facilities in a timely and safe manner. Utilizes proper handling techniques when transporting specimens, documents accurately, maintains equipment, and collects cash and tokens from parking decks timely.

• Follows directions and performs work according to hospital Standards of Behavior and Code of Conduct; completes duties during the assigned shift with few exceptions
• Perform duties with little or no supervision.
• Transports items to and from Decatur Morgan facilities;
  Obtains proper signatures for items delivered.
  
  Maintains equipment in proper working order.

• Performs all courier runs in a timely manner, following criteria established by Transport and avoiding inconvenience to patients/customers.
• Utilizes proper handling techniques for picking up specimens, including the appropriate use of coolers, specimen bags, cool packs and dry ice.

• Documents each specimen pick-up and delivery, maintaining an accurate record count.

• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles, both inside and out and communicate all maintenance issues to the Fleet Manager. Does not smoke or allow others to smoke in the hospital vehicles

• Uses communication equipment effectively and professionally.

• Ability to operate postage and copy equipment as well as provide minor maintenance.

• Sort hospital mail by department in a timely and accurate manner.

• Responsible for collecting tokens and cash from parking decks in a timely manner.

• Reports all incidents involving the Decatur Morgan Hospital vehicle to immediate supervisor.

• Obtains any police reports of accidents involving Decatur Morgan Hospital vehicle.

• Complies with safety policies and procedures, reporting safety hazards and initiating appropriate action.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be computer literate.

Experience:
Organizational skills required to handle multiple tasks. Interpersonal skills required to work with intradepartmental relations

• Communicates well speaking clearly with a pleasant tone of voice
• Provides accurate and timely information using discretion and protects confidentiality of information.
• Records and interprets information accurately
• Maintains a valid Alabama driver’s license and excellent driving record