Courier, PRN

Position: Courier, PRN, Days
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.

Responsibilities

* 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience

Required:

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