COURIER TECH I

General Purpose of Job:

Duties of a Courier Tech I include specimen transport, STAT pick up services, as well as supply and material delivery.The Courier Tech I provide efficient, safe, and courteous service for all internal and external customers by transporting specimens, reports, and supplies in a timely manner.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Load, transport, deliver supplies, materials and equipment to all areas of the health system and its customers
• Stock supplies, fill customer orders, and deliver in a timely manner.
• Transports specimens, reports, and material between the health system and its customers in accordance with all policies and procedures.
• Complete route sheets as required to indicate completion of route, documentation of pick-ups and deliveries, and to indicate customer specific requirements.
• Comply with requirements for maintenance and safety of vehicles as defined in Department policies
• Comply with policy and procedures for cell phone utilization

Work Environment:

• Ability to drive a car for extended periods of time. Ability to get in and out of car multiple times a day.
• Ability to pick up and transport containers and supplies, up to 40 lbs.
• May be asked to deliver supplies and/orequipment over 40 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Must work weekend and holidays as assigned.
• Must be available for "on-call" assignment asscheduled.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, and chemicalspossible.
• Use of phone, pager and radio for communication.