What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courier position at CAMC Health System?
Retrieve and deliver specimens, laboratory reports, medical reports, pre-admission reports, supplies and other mail to various CAMC locations, hospitals, and doctors' offices.
Responsibilities
- Deliver various supplies, reports, and specimens to hospitals, Doctors' Offices, and clients as needed.
- Maintain a courier log sheet to document daily delivery information.
- Report all needed repairs to the courier supervisor in a timely manner.
- Safely carry, deliver, and return radioactive nuclear pharmacy materials.
- Retrieve and deliver currency interdepartmentally and externally as needed.
- Retrieve, sort, and deliver mail to hospitals.
- Answer telephone and maintain daily log sheet.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)
The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.
Competency Statement
Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.
Common Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential duties common to all positions)
1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.
Education
Credentials
- Drivers License-Class D (Required) Within 30 days of hireWithin 30 days of hire
Work Schedule: Evenings
Status: Full Time Regular 1.0
Location: Chesterfield
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Talent Acquisition Specialist: Tamara B. Young tammy.young@vandaliahealth.org
