Lab Courier

Location Site: Lab

Department: SH Lab Client & Courier Svcs

Position Type: Unscheduled

Start Time: 9:00

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

As the Lab Courier you will need to be an outgoing individual who thrives in an independent work environment. You will operate a Salem Health provided vehicle to collect specimens from our clinics and other contracted clients then return to our regional or priority labs in a timely manner.

Core Functions:

• Timely, efficient and safe pickup and delivery of specimens, supplies and reports.
• Positive specimen identification and transport integrity at all times.
• Notifies supervisor of problems and subsequent actions.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of forms and supplies for delivery to client facilities.
• Operate company vehicle in safe manner, wears passive restraint, obeys all traffic laws and maintains good driving record.
• Coordinate all routine maintenance on delivery vehicle. Notifies supervisor in a timely manner when non-routine maintenance/repair is required. Maintains appropriate stock of emergency supplies and equipment in vehicle.
• Maintain complete and accurate specimen/report log.
• Communicate with dispatch and others in appropriate manner and observes rules related to cell phone utilization.
• Maintain knowledge of guidelines, policies and procedures by means of annual review.
• Actively participates in training of new personnel.
• Possess adequate working knowledge of the Laboratory Information System. Utilizes the system appropriately and effectively.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.

Background/Expertise:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a medical office or laboratory is preferred
• Demonstrated customer service experience is required.
• Prior experience with Laboratory Information Systems and Hospital Information Systems highly desirable.
• Must possess a valid Oregon driver’s license for at least two (2) years and have good driving skills and an excellent driving record; Commercial driving experience is desirable; The courier must be familiar with and adhere to all traffic regulations and practice defensive driving and road courtesy at all times.
• Must be able to communicate in an effective and professional manner with clients, their representatives and patients and have the ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.
• Additional duties include delivery of supply orders to clients, adherence to a published route schedule and notification of the laboratory dispatcher of any necessary variation.
• The person in this position must be familiar with specimen handling requirements and transport all specimens in approved containers at required temperatures.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org