Staff Ready – Non Clinical Float Pool (Courier) Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Staff Ready

• Non Clinical Float Pool (Courier)
  UNC Health Appalachian
• Staff Ready Non Clinical
  Boone, NC
  Non-Clinical Service
  Part-time (20-29 hours per week), Days, 8:00am
• 12:00pm
  Req # 12223
  Position Overview
  The Temporary Staff Ready Courier provides critical support to our Medical Oncology and Laboratory teams by transporting time-sensitive specimens and materials in a timely and secure manner.

This non-clinical float position may also assist in other areas such as Admissions, Transport, or Patient Observation, depending on organizational needs and individual competencies. This role requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to stand and walk for long periods, and a commitment to professionalism, communication, and patient safety.
Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation range starts from $16.00/hour.
The Perks and Benefits
Collaborative environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who share a passion for delivering high-quality care.
Professional development: We offer ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement, including tuition reimbursement and participation in our progressive Career Pathways Program.
Impactful work: Help ensure patient safety and contribute directly to positive patient outcomes in our community.
Location perks: Boone, North Carolina, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, offers exceptional outdoor activities like biking, hiking, kayaking, skiing, and more. Enjoy great shopping, fine dining, breweries, wineries, and cultural attractions in Boone, Blowing Rock, and Linville.
Top-tier community: Boone boasts a top-rated North Carolina public school system and is home to Appalachian State University. Recognized as a top destination by Forbes, Southern Living, and Niche, Boone is ideal for families, professionals, and retirees alike.
Compensation is commensurate upon education & experience

• range is $16.00 /hour or more (depending on education & experience). Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date. This position is a non-exempt position.
  Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance as well as HSA.
  Supplemental insurance options include short
• and long-term disability insurance, accidental insurance, life insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, critical illness insurance, identity theft protection, and legal insurance.
  Student loan refinancing benefit and college savings fund, as well as tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees.
  403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
  Paid time off
• front-loaded for the first year for qualifying part-time and full-time employees (amount based on status and FTE at the time of hire)
• paid time off accrual begins following the first year of employment. A cash-out option is also available for qualifying employees by meeting specified criteria.
  Paid parental leave
• qualifying employees are eligible to use two (2) weeks of paid parental leave anytime during the first six (6) months following the birth or adoption of a child, to be taken consecutively.
  Employee wellness program
• Love Your Life
• award-winning voluntary wellness program available for UNC Health Appalachian employees.

Employees enrolled on the organization’s health plan can enroll with our health screening (biometrics and labs) and earn program incentives. Employees who are not enrolled on the organization’s health plan can participate in online wellness activities for a chance to earn quarterly prize drawings.
Employee to Employee (E2E) program

• Caring for our own.

A program solely funded by voluntary employee donations to assist co-workers experiencing unexpected financial hardship.
Additional employee perks include discounted rates for Dollywood, Biltmore, Tweetsie Railroad, etc. (subject to change).
Key Responsibilities
Transport medical specimens and materials between departments, sites, and laboratories in a timely and secure manner.
Provide courteous, professional communication with healthcare staff and departments.
Serve as a float support to areas such as Admissions, Transport, or Patient Observation, based on organizational needs and competencies.
Ensure all deliveries are completed according to policy and documented as required.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA standards during all duties.
Follow all ARHS policies, safety regulations, and infection prevention guidelines.
Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Position Requirements

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

Experience in a healthcare or courier-related role preferred.

Required Registration/License/Certification:

Valid driver’s license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, routes, and schedules.
Understanding of healthcare operations and confidentiality practices.
Physical Demands
Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds.
Prolonged standing and walking.
Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
Working Conditions
The position involves direct contact with patients and exposure to bodily fluids.
The work environment is a healthcare setting, which may include exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.
The role requires adherence to standard precautions and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Requires flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
About UNC Health Appalachian
It’s official

• UNC Health Appalachian earned an “A” in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades!

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”