Specimen Transporter I - PRN

Team member is responsible for safely picking up, transporting, and delivering laboratory specimens and materials between clinical laboratory service areas in a timely manner. Cross training required in multiple access points. Team member must be able to make decisions and solve problems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year relevant experience in healthcare, warehousing, or distribution setting (preferred)
• Valid US driver’s license (driving record will be verified)
• Completion and maintenance of Novant Health’s internal driving course
• Continuing education in safe transport of biohazardous materials
• Sufficient knowledge of terminology and computer skills to interact with the laboratory team and electronic health record
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work in a stressful environment with changing priorities
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff, and the public
• Ability to follow written protocols
• Ability to work both independently and as a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; competency in customer relation skills
• Must be able to interact with individuals of all cultures and levels of authority
• Ability to travel to multiple facilities