Courier

Overview

As a member of the laboratory team, the courier transports specimens, supplies, parcels, and written communication between UPH system divisions throughout the Siouxland area while driving a licensed UPH vehicle. The courier loads, unloads, and transports materials between the laboratory and the system clients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

• Transports specimens, supplies, parcels, and written communication between laboratory and outreach clients while driving a licensed UPH vehicle. Loads and unloads vehicle while maintaining the integrity of specimens for shipment, room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen. Maintains pickup and delivery records for the pick-ups, deliveries, and responds to STAT and unusual delivery and / or pick-up requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the UPH vehicle; interior and exterior
• Coordinates the scheduled maintenance such as an oil changes, tire rotations etc.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience :

3-5 years driving experience

Clean driving record required

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Obtain OSHA Bio-Hazard Certification within 30 days from date of hire and maintain annually.

Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Accountability

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizational skills

Other :

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.