Courier - Kona Patient Service Centers
Company: Sonic Healthcare USA
Location: Kailua Kona
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position
Qualifications:Summary
The Courier follows an established schedule to transport specimens,
testing supplies, and test results via company motor vehicle to
specified locations in a timely and efficient manner. May prepare
and pack specimens for dangerous goods shipping in accordance with
laws and regulations.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required
- Possess a valid and current driver's license required, Hawaii
license preferred
- 1+ years of customer service experience preferred
- Familiar with island communities, rural, and remote areas
- Presents and maintains a driving record which meets the
standard of the Company's insurance carrier; initial hire abstract
may not include more than 2 unrelated moving violations and/or
accidents within the past 3 years
- Able to operate automatic transmission vehicles
- Able to utilize hand trucks/carts, typewriter, computers and
specimen/package tracking system
- For hospital settings, additional requirements may apply and
change without notice, including, but not limited to, criminal
background check, health clearance and hospital compliance
training
- Successfully pass Company pre-employment drug test and periodic
and random thereafter
- Demonstrated and proven ability/experience in accomplishments
in all of our five core values:
- Shine
- Team
- Accurate
- Respect
- Standardize
Essential FunctionsUnder direct supervision and in accordance with
Company policies, procedures and guidelines, this position:
- Transports laboratory specimens from client facilities to
clinical laboratory in a safe and timely manner while observing all
traffic laws
- Handles requests for special services, e.g., STAT and timed
specimens, prudently and efficiently
- Delivers specimen collection supplies and test result reports
to clients in a timely and efficient manner
- Utilizes electronic tracking system to track specimens
- Within the constraints of the overall route schedules,
accommodates client's special requests whenever possible, or if
unable to do so, relates these requests to the logistics manager or
other designate
- Packs medical lab specimens/correspondence into appropriate
cooler/boxes with consideration given to temperature and
bio-hazardous safety precautions
- May prepare and pack specimens for shipping as dangerous goods
completing all necessary documentation in accordance with all laws
and regulations
- Follows established Company guidelines for a preventive vehicle
maintenance schedule and coordination of repairs
- Exhibits an efficient and appropriate time-management schedule
in performing all routes
- Sorts and files laboratory reports by route location for
deliveries
- Transports bank deposit bags between lab locations and various
bank branches as required
- Assists in moving lab equipment/supplies between locations as
required.
- May be directed to assist technologists in trash removal and
other functions of the laboratory
- Adheres to confidentiality, safety, compliance, and legal
requirements
- Maintains consistent and reliable attendance and complies with
company guidelines on attendance
- Completes Company safety and other competency tests as required
and assigned by the Company
- Must comprehend and adhere to the Company Driver Handbook
received at orientation
- Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
- Requires prolonged sitting and operating company vehicles, on
occasion up to ten (10) hours
- Moderate to heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 50
lbs)
- Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and
crouching
- Frequent prolonged standing and walking
- Must be able to see, hear and respond adequately
- Occasional exposure to video display terminals
- Extensive use of hands and fingers
- Extensive use of telephone
- Extensive use of specimen/package tracking system
Working Conditions
- Air conditioned/heated warehouse environment
- Air conditioned/heated motorized vehicle
- Extensive exposure to bio-hazardous material
- Sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distraction
- May be asked to work extended hours, holidays and weekends
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:
Company:Clinical Laboratories of Hawaii, LLPRegular,
Full-Time40hrs/wkMon-Fri between 0800 -2000, rotating
weekendsPrimary Shift: DaysSecondary Shift: Days
Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that
celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for
all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any
kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin,
disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state, or local laws.
Keywords: Sonic Healthcare USA, Maui , Courier - Kona Patient Service Centers, Professions , Kailua Kona, Hawaii
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