- Location
- Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title
Laboratory Courier
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Reference Lab Operations-Diagnostics Institute
Job Code
I09003
Shift
Evenings
Schedule
2:30pm-11:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Laboratory Courier, you will perform daily, preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles and perform scheduled deliveries and pickups at all perimeter locations according to your established route and schedule. This position is here to assist the lab and move specimens as quickly as possible to provide patients with their test results.
A caregiver in this position works evenings| 2:30pm—11:30pm| every other weekend.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform pickup and delivery of laboratory specimens to designated areas.
Use appropriate handling, storage and transportation methods.
Perform daily, preventive maintenance of an assigned vehicle.
Verify that delivery has been completed properly.
Ensure that all items are picked up and delivered, barcodes are scanned, and signatures are obtained.
Submit daily route sheets, accident reports, maintenance records and mileage reports.
Check all fluid levels daily and perform basic safety checks of mechanical operations.
Report any malfunctions and problems to the section leader for correction.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid state driver’s license (VDL) and a good driving record
Obtain and maintain eligibility as determined by Cleveland Clinic’s insurance carrier’s requirements to operate foundation vehicles
Can work independently and organize and prioritize deliveries and pickups
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of experience as a courier
No points on the driver’s license
Experienced driver
Comfortable using a smart phone
Knowledge of the area around Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus
Physical Requirements:
- Typical physical demands include full body motion including ability to lift and transport medium weight materials up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to spend long hours driving and working in all weather conditions
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
