What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courier Driver position at Gundersen Health System?
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Schedule Weekly Hours: 0
Courier, Casual/ On-Call
Schedule Needs: 5-10 shifts per month; the shift hours can vary between 8:00am-5:00pm, and/ or 10:00am-6:00pm; This position is needed to cover time off requests for full-time couriers.
What Will You Do?
- sort product and complete necessary deliveries
- Valid Driver's License is required
- Strong multi-tasking and relationship building skills
This position offers a competitive wage and an opportunity to join a great team!
If you're looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity to help us deliver Love Medicine then apply today!
Job Description:
The courier is responsible for proper and timely transport of laboratory, specimens, charts, mail, X-rays, pharmaceuticals, supplies and other items to all Gundersen Health System Regional Clinics, affiliates, Outreach clients, and off campus office facilities. The courier represents Gundersen Health System to all external clients in a professional manner.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Gathers and delivers laboratory specimens, reports, X-rays, prescriptions, charts, mail, supplies and other items, to the proper facility or client on the designated route.
2. Responsible for knowing at least two of the established courier routes. Able to perform multiple vehicle exits and re-entries.
3. Maintains all temperature sensitive materials at the temperature required, i.e., ambient, refrigerated, or frozen.
4. Refuels automobile, records mileage, completes vehicle inspections and reports necessary maintenance as needed. Keeps the vehicle interior and exterior clean and prepared for the next driver.
5. Provides input and feedback regarding any/all client suggestions and concerns about laboratory/courier services to the Laboratory Management. Adheres to established routes and schedules as directed by Supply Chain management.
6. Obeys all traffic regulations and does not allow unauthorized persons to travel in the courier vehicle.
7. Attends monthly staff meetings and keeps current with updates and procedure changes posted by the Transportation Supervisor or Manager, Pharmacy Warehouse Distribution.
8. Behaves in a manner consistent with Gundersen Health System customer service program and wears uniform shirt while on the routes.
9. Work rotating on-call job schedule assignments as needed.
10. Performs other job related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor or Manager, Pharmacy Warehouse Distribution.
Education and Learning:
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalency
Work Experience:
REQUIRED
No experience required
DESIRED
6 months Previous route experience
License and Certifications:
REQUIRED
Valid Driver's License (DL)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid training
Shift:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Courier: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $-1