Courier

Summary

This position provides for the transportation of materials, including lab specimens, waste, supplies, mail, x-ray films, pharmaceuticals, and medical records/reports throughout the Health System and beyond.

• (60%) Transports the following throughout My Michigan Health affiliates and surrounding areas: supplies, x-rays, lab specimens/bio hazardous material, medical records, reports, mail, blood, waste, and laundry. This includes regular schedules and unscheduled stat runs.
• (20%) Performs basic maintenance checks on all transportation vehicles, schedules repairs, and maintains a log of repairs and maintenance of vehicles.
• (20%) Continually assists with route schedule changes to gain efficiencies within the transportation system.
• Provides Excellent Customer Service.
• Full‑time courier positions may require on‑call coverage participation as scheduled.
• My Michigan Health is a technology‑driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. Employees may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

Credential: CHAUFFEURS:
Chauffeurs License

Equivalent

Experience:

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Credential: FINGERPRIN:
Fingerprinting

Equivalent

Experience:

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Education: High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent

Experience:

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• Driving record that allows for driver insurability by My Michigan Health Insurance provider.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to problem‑solve and prioritize.
• General knowledge of vehicle maintenance issues.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Position may require background fingerprinting check in accordance with Michigan Public Acts 26, 27, 28, and 29.

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, trauma, grief, and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or an appropriate substitute if required.
• Is able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My Michigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level:
  Light. Must be able to occasionally (0‑33% of the workday) lift or carry 11‑20 lbs., frequently (34‑66% of the workday) lift 10 lbs., and perform walk/stand/push/pull of arm/leg controls.