Medical Laboratory Couriers

About the role

The Medical Lab Courier is responsible for the transport of laboratory specimens, reports, supplies and other designated materials between University of Washington Medical Center and medical facilities and laboratories within Washington State.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Works with bio hazardous specimens and adheres to "Universal Precaution" procedures.
• Prepares all lab supplies needed to be delivered to client locations.
• Drives the assigned route in appropriate amount of time.
• Maintains accurate records of route stops and specimens transported.
• Knows and adheres to UW Fleet Services rules and regulations.
• Maintains University vehicle, as per protocol.
• Utilizes digital devices to manage daily pickups.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Position Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Washington State vehicle operator's license.

Desired

• Safe driving record as evidenced by provision of a minimum 3-year driving abstract.
• Professional driving experience.
• Experience handling bio-hazardous laboratory specimens and familiarity with universal precautions.
• Experience with customer service relations.
• Demonstrated success working independently with minimal supervision.

About UW Medicine

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 1400 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

Pay Range: Minimum: $21.77 hourly, Maximum: $22.28 hourly
Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular: Temporary
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925
Nonsupervisory

Other Compensation

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Disclosure Requirement

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.