LABORATORY COURIER JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Picks up and delivers biological specimens and supplies, assuring that specimens are transported carefully and at the correct temperature to ensure that the samples’ integrity is not compromised.
- Picks up specimens from private doctors’ offices, nursing homes and Patient Service Centers
(PSC) according to the route sheets and schedules.
- Delivers supplies to clients in and around the five boroughs of New York and New Jersey.
- Communicates all unresolved problems immediately to the supervisor.
- Completes the required logs fully and accurately.
- Required having knowledge of multiple routes to back up assigned drivers.
- Communicates appropriately with clients, coworkers and the general public.
- Package specimens for transport.
- Maintains required records and documentation.
- Participates in all required training including HIPPA and Safety.
- Follows safety procedures.
Education and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Valid state driver’s license with clean driving records
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be flexible and available based on staffing requirements; weekends, holidays, on call and overtime
- Prior knowledge of medical specimens and or medical supplies helpful but not required
- Good customer service skills necessary
- Prior medical courier experience and prior customer service experience helpful but not required
- Ability to read a map *
- To have a personal car is required
- Gas card & E-Z pass provided
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. *
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Day range:
- Weekends only
Experience level:
- 1 year
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid NY or NJ Drivers License?
- The job requires to have your own small car. Do you have your own small car?
Work Location: On the road