Laboratory Courier

Overview

The Lab Courier provides transport and support for Nationwide Children's Hospital, the Department of Laboratory Medicine and their clients.

Couriers are responsible for driving NCH provided vehicles for courier routes, with exception to those positions defined in NCH courier procedures.

Completes all duties with a "first time right" mindset.

Schedule : 2 : 00PM-10 : 00PM Full-time, Benefits-Eligible

Location :

Near East Office Building

431 S. 18th Street

Columbus, Ohio 43205

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it.

Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose .

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment.

We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We’re 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet.

Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job . It’s a calling.

It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud .

Responsibilities

• Maintains schedule to complete routine and on-demand routes daily.
• Handles pick-ups and deliveries from lab, pharmacy, homecare, referring hospitals, clinics, physician offices and outpatient centers.

Documents all route information and pick-ups per department guidelines.

• Evaluates and monitors weather conditions throughout shift to preplan for anticipated trips and delays throughout region.
• Maintains safety of cargo and vehicle in accordance with hospital guidelines.
• Assists in training of new staff and documents their progress per department guidelines.
• Provides customer service in an efficient and effective manner to ensure customer satisfaction and quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure : Valid Ohio driver's license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children's Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills : Strong verbal and written communication skills and basic computer knowledge. Ability to use hospital provided cell phone and communication tracking system.

Minimum Physical Requirements :

OCCASIONALLY : 1-33% OF THE TIME (0.5 TO 2.5 HOURS)

Reaching above shoulder

Computer skills

Lifting / carrying up to 100 lbs. or greater may need assistance

Pushing / pulling up to 100 lbs. or greater may need assistance

Exposure to fumes / gases / vapors

Usage of power tools

Use of electricity

Loud noises

FREQUENTLY : 34-66% OF THE TIME (2.6 TO 5.0 HOURS)

Bend / twist

Squat / kneel

Climb stairs

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Flexing / extending of neck

Hand use : grasping, gripping, burning

Lifting / carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing / pulling up to 60 lbs.

Exposure to Communicable diseases and / or pathogens

Exposure to chemicals / medications

Usage of Patient equipment

CONTINUOUSLY : 67-100% OF THE TIME (5.1 TO 12 HOURS OR GREATER)

Repetitive hand / arm usage

Driving (Work required)

Lifting / carrying up to 20 lbs.

Pushing / pulling up to 40lbs.

Audible speech

Hearing acuity

Depth perception

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Seeing- far / near

Problem solving skills

Decision making skills

Interpreting data skills

Exposure to Blood and / or bodily fluids

Exposure to biohazard waste

Usage of machinery

Working outside

Working in hot or cold environments

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his / her supervision.

EOE M / F / Disability / Vet

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