Job Description
As a Runner, you will be responsible for transporting clinical samples and related materials to and from clinical departments within the hospital. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and orderly condition of the Pharmacy and Lab departments. Your duties will include transporting samples to nursing units or clinical departments by hand or via the pneumatic tube system, as well as collecting lab samples from the Pharmacy and other departments.
Responsibilities
Transport samples and related materials to and from clinical departments.Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the Pharmacy and Lab departments.Deliver samples to nursing units or clinical departments.Collect lab samples from the Pharmacy and other departments.Essential Skills
Experience in a healthcare or lab environment.Ability to transport samples throughout the hospital.Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.Customer service orientation.Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma.Interest in working in the Healthcare field.Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palo Alto, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Palo Alto,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 27, 2025.
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