Courier- Evangelical Hospital- Day

General Summary

Provide courier / mail service to all designated departments of the Hospital and other Hospital clients. May be required to: collect, sort and distribute: US mail, lab specimens, inter-departmental mail, pharmaceuticals and other various documents. May be required to transport: specimens, mail, supplies, laundry, money bags, checks, bio-hazardous materials, x-ray films and miscellaneous reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Operate and maintain designated Hospital vehicle
• Complete and maintain scheduled rounds throughout the Hospital and designated external institutions
• Collect and distribute: US mail, lab specimens, inter-departmental mail, pharmaceuticals, supplies, laundry, money bags, biohazardous materials, x-ray films and other various documents
• Transport light to heavy objects using hand truck, cart or pallet jack
• Complete required reports, records and documentation
• Ensure the proper and safe handling of all bio-hazardous materials
• Monitor and respond to pager and cell phone requests
• Provide immediate transport of "Stat" specimens, supplies or pharmaceuticals when possible
• Inform and educate Hospital staff concerning postage rates
• Generate monthly postage reports as needed/Manage US Mail - post outgoing, sort and distribute incoming, Operate and maintain a large volume copy machine, Process volume copy jobs
• Requires use of computer applications such as hospital information systems, performance management software, education/training software, Microsoft Word, Excel, email and department specific software and web applications
• Perform similar or related duties as required.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Maintains professional growth and development.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Frequently (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Frequently (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Environment:

• Indoor/Outdoor - Frequently
• Occupational Hazards - Frequently

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Required and
• Previous driving experience Required
• Courier/driver experience Preferred

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

• Must meet Department of Transportation physical requirements - physical exam every two years. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thinks critically
• Utilizes sound judgment; promptly reports potential risks
• Maintains state of art knowledge of area of specialty, healthcare trends and practice, and populations served
• Maintains a level of computer literacy appropriate to their role
• Meets and maintains current all unit specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required
• Completes hospital-required reviews, e.g. HIPAA, safety, health screening, care concerns, and others as assigned
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals