Laboratory Courier

The Lab Courier provides transport and support for Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and their clients. Couriers are responsible for driving NCH provided vehicles for courier routes, with exception to those positions defined in NCH courier procedures. Completes all duties with a "first time right" mindset.

Schedule: M-F, from approximately 3:30p to 11:30p, with rotating weekends and holidays, full time, benefits eligible 
Primary role will be to provide courier services between Columbus and Northeast Ohio (ex. Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown).

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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.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure: Valid Ohio driver's license as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital

Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge. Ability to use hospital provided cell phone and communication tracking system.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

OCCASIONALLY: 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)

• Reaching above shoulder
• Computer skills
• Lifting/carrying up to 100 lbs. or greater may need assistance
• Pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs. or greater may need assistance
• Exposure to fumes/gases/vapors
• Usage of power tools
• Use of electricity Loud noises

FREQUENTLY: 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)

• Bend/twist
• Squat/kneel
• Climb stairs
• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Flexing/extending of neck
• Hand use: grasping, gripping, burning
• Lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 60 lbs.
• Exposure to Communicable diseases and/or pathogens
• Exposure to chemicals/medications
• Usage of Patient equipment

CONTINUOUSLY: 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

• Repetitive hand/arm usage
• Driving (Work required)
• Lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 40lbs.
• Audible speech
• Hearing acuity
• Depth perception
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Seeing- far/near
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpreting data skills
• Exposure to Blood and/or bodily fluids
• Exposure to biohazard wasteUsage of machinery
• Working outside
• Working in hot or cold environments

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 individual 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 his/her supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet