Hospital Courier

Job Description

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.
• Affords customer service in an efficient and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and quality patient care.

Essential Functions

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.
• Affords customer service in an efficient and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and quality patient care.

Education Requirement

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure Requirement

• A 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.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Computer skills, Electricity, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Cold Temperatures, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required), Hearing acuity, Hot Temperatures, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Working Outdoors

Additional Testing

Additional testing may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 individuals 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 their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet