Courier - SSO Hospital Courier Services - USA Health Shared Services

USA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. We are changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms, offering patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve health and overall well-being.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies, performing duties in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
• Adheres to hospital policies, including confidentiality.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees.
• Performs patient care and essential functions with minimal supervision, utilizing proper body mechanics when moving equipment or supplies.
• Reports broken or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or department head.
• Drives cars, trucks, and vans to various sites throughout the local area in accordance with state and local laws and safety regulations.
• Picks up, loads, moves, and delivers materials, mail, packages, and equipment up to 50 lbs. in accordance with the printed route schedule.
• Inspects vehicles daily and maintains proper levels of gas, oil, water, tire pressure, and cleanliness; ability to change flat tires when necessary.
• Responds by telephone to non-routine routing instructions.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current infection control and safety standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance; ability to work scheduled hours and overtime as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of tenth school grade; experience as a Motor Vehicle Operator may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance coverage under the University of South Alabama.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Benefits

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.