What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Courier position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
Schedule: Full-Time, M-F 4PM-12:30AM with rotating weekends and holidays.
Job Description Summary
Provides transport and support for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and their clients. Drives NCH provided vehicles for courier routes, with exception to those positions defined in NCH courier procedures.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Licensure Requirement
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Skills
OCCASIONALLY: Computer skills, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hearing acuity, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Working Outdoors
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Schedule: Full-Time, M-F 4PM-12:30AM with rotating weekends and holidays.
Job Description Summary
Provides transport and support for Nationwide Children’s Hospital, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and their clients. Drives NCH provided vehicles for courier routes, with exception to those positions defined in NCH courier procedures.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- Maintains schedule to complete routine and on-demand routes daily.
- Handles pick-ups and deliveries from lab, pharmacy, homecare, referring hospitals, clinics, physician offices and outpatient centers. Documents all route information and pick-ups per department guidelines.
- Evaluates and monitors weather conditions throughout shift to preplan for anticipated trips and delays throughout region.
- Maintains safety of cargo and vehicle in accordance with hospital guidelines.
- Assists in training of new staff and documents their progress per department guidelines.
- Provides customer service in an efficient and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and quality patient care.
High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Licensure Requirement
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to use hospital provided cell phone and communication tracking system.
OCCASIONALLY: Computer skills, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder
FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Hearing acuity, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Working Outdoors
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
