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Job TitleLaboratory Courier / Driver - PRN
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentReference Lab Operations-Diagnostics Institute
Job CodeI99990
ShiftDay/Evening/Night/Weekend
Schedule3:30pm-12:00am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Laboratory Courier, you will perform daily, preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles and perform scheduled deliveries and pickups at all perimeter locations according to your established route and schedule. This position is here to assist the lab and move specimens as quickly as possible to provide patients with their test results.
A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, 7:00AM – 4:00PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform pickup and delivery of laboratory specimens to designated areas.
Use appropriate handling, storage and transportation methods.
Perform daily, preventive maintenance of an assigned vehicle.
Verify that delivery has been completed properly.
Ensure that all items are picked up and delivered, barcodes are scanned, and signatures are obtained.
Submit daily route sheets, accident reports, maintenance records and mileage reports.
Check all fluid levels daily and perform basic safety checks of mechanical operations.
Report any malfunctions and problems to the section leader for correction.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
A high school diploma or GED
Valid state driver’s license (VDL) and a good driving record
Obtain and maintain eligibility as determined by Cleveland Clinic’s insurance carrier’s requirements to operate foundation vehicles
Ability to work independently and organize and prioritize deliveries and pickups
Ability to read maps and follow directions
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
One year of experience as a courier
No points on the driver’s license
Knowledge of the area around Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus
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Physical Requirements:
Typical physical demands include full body motion including ability to lift and transport medium weight materials up to 100 lbs.
Ability to spend long hours driving and working in all weather conditions.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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