Courier

Department

Laboratory

Employment Status

Casual

Hours/Schedule

As Needed:

• Example of Shifts:
  • Monday thru Friday: 11:00am to 7:00pm or 12:00pm to 7:15pm

Position Objective

The Courier is responsible for efficiently and accurately transporting specimens for Provider ordered lab tests and transportation of materials and supplies. The route the courier will take includes routine and variable stops.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure timely, safe, and accurate delivery of specimens and supplies within Alexandria and surrounding communities utilizing the Alomere Health’s courier vehicle
• Utilize technology available for tracking specimens
• Work with laboratory supervisor to plan routes
• Ensure the most efficient route is travelled each day, with minimal delays or deviations from planned route
• Work with hospital, clinic, and client team members to ensure transportation needs are met

Other Responsibilities

• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• 21 years of age or older
• Satisfactory driving record. Driving record will be verified annually.
• Complete transportation of dangerous good training or complete within 2 weeks of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior courier experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong skill in communication, make sure needs are relayed and information is communicated

Union Position

No