Laboratory Courier

Job Description

Job Description

Laboratory Courier - Full-Time

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols.

Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

A Lab Courier is responsible for delivering supplies and retrieving specimens from Outside offices, nursing homes and any other outreach business for Cayuga Medical Center Laboratory.

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Performs specimen pick-ups and deliveries as required
• Follows courier schedule
• Keeps courier cars clean and presentable at all times*
• Maintains and makes sure all supplies are delivered to correct offices and PSC's
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control techniques as appropriate
• Uses the MCE device properly and makes sure all dispatches are acknowledged during the day
• Reports any repairs or needs for the vehicle to the supervisor or manager*
• Follows all New York State traffic laws and the facilities SOP for courier vehicles
• Regularly utilizes Outlook to maintain current information and continuing education that must be accomplished
• Is flexible and willing to make changes for the benefit of the team

Required Skills and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver's license with clean driving record

P referred Skills and Experience :

• Previous driving experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills

Physical Requirements :

• Repetitive use of hands (MCE device)
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs and carry supplies
• Able to walk and sit for long periods of time

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination.

In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment / post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review.

If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment / post-offer checks.

Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law.

I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

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