Courier

Summary:

This position provides for the transportation of materials, including lab specimens, waste, supplies, mail, x-ray films, pharmaceuticals, and medical records/reports throughout the Health System and beyond.

Responsibilities:

A Day in the Life of the Courier at

MyMichigan Health:

(60%)

• Transports the following throughout MyMichigan Health affiliates and surrounding areas: supplies, x-rays, lab specimens/bio hazardous material, medical records, reports, mail, blood, waste, and laundry. This includes regular schedules and unscheduled stat runs. (20%)
• Performs basic maintenance checks on all transportation vehicles, schedules repairs, maintains log of repairs and maintenance of vehicles. (20%)
• Continually assists with route schedule changes to gain efficiencies within the transportation system.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides Excellent Customer Service. Full-time courier positions may require on-call coverage participation as scheduled. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures:

Credential:

CHAUFFEURS

Chauffeurs License Equivalent Experience:

Credential:

FINGERPRIN

Fingerprinting Equivalent Experience:

Required Education:

Requirements We Are Looking For:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Experience:

Other Information:

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS

Driving record that allows for driver insurability by MyMichigan Health Insurance provider. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve/prioritize. General knowledge of vehicle maintenance issues. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan. This position may require background fingerprinting check in accordance with Michigan Public Acts 26, 27, 28, and 29.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level:

Light. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs., frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

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