What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courier - Reference Laboratory - Grinnell - PRN As Needed position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Laboratory
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01
- Department: Laboratory
- Shift: On Call As Needed, 10:00am-5:30pm
- Job ID: 159043
Overview
The Courier picks up and delivers specimens, reports and supplies to clients of the system. The position serves as a personal contact and a key representative of information and customer service to clients and contributes to patient care by timely delivery of specimens, reports and supplies.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a ‘Top Place to Work in Healthcare’ for Third Consecutive Year' by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
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Responsibilities
Courier
• Picks up and delivers specimens, reports, and supplies by prescribed schedule and route to clients and customers in compliance with universal precautions, blood born pathogen guidelines, and Department of Transportation Biological Specimen Transportation rules.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Maintains specimen integrity and safety by appropriately storing and transporting specimens in correct storage containers and temperature so those specimens are not compromised.
• Maintains vehicle in clean, neat condition, audits routine maintenance and informs supervisor of problems and needed repair of vehicle.
• Adheres to all laws (such as speed limits) and safety requirements for driving.
Clerical
• Performs computer operations and order entry duties using electronic medical record (EMR) and laboratory information system (LIS), ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Faxing reports as appropriate
• Receives specimens into LIS
• Performs registration functions as required
• Completes Urine Drug Screen and Breath Alcohol Collections.
Other duties
• This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center’s Hospital Emergency Incident Command System (HEICS). Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
• Minimum High School graduate or equivalent.
Experience:
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Must be able to drive 100 to 300 miles per day.
• Must be able to frequently get in and out of vehicle.
• Must present a customer friendly appearance and demeanor.
License(s)/Certification(s):
• Must have valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
