What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Assistant - Courier position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT
(COURTESY SHUTTLE)
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Using LMHS vehicle, provides lab specimen pickup, mail delivery, medical waste removal from offsite locations and delivery of other LMHS items. Occasional delivery to outside of 45 miles to other health systems.
Daily Tasks
- Pickup of scheduled and STAT lab specimens from offsite locations
- Maintain vehicle checks; record all runs for benchmarks
- Complete all daily paperwork
Weekly Tasks
- General vehicle cleaning
Annual Tasks
- Complete WebEd courses and other required education
- Complete annual education for RMW transport
Requirements
- Must have valid Ohio driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the hospital's liability insurance carrier.
- Completes the necessary training and education required to transport medical waste and specimens.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, or other characteristics protected by law.
