Laboratory Services Courier
Location: Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Department: Laboratory Services

Join Arnot Health – Where Quality Care and Service Excellence Meet

Arnot Health is currently seeking a Laboratory Services Courier to join our Laboratory Services team. This full-time position is essential in supporting non-technical laboratory functions including specimen transport, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and general office support. If you’re dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence in patient care and service, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Specimen Transport: Perform courier duties between Arnot Ogden Medical Center (AOMC) and St. Joseph’s Hospital (SJH), ensuring timely and secure specimen delivery.

Specimen Processing: Receive, label, decant, and prepare specimens for testing in accordance with laboratory protocols.

Reference Lab Preparation: Prepare specimens for external laboratory testing, ensuring compliance with transport and handling guidelines.

Specimen Tracking: Utilize laboratory computer systems to locate and manage specimen status and testing updates.

Administrative Support: Answer phones, manage faxes, maintain logs, and perform other general office duties as needed.

Customer Service: Interact with patients and staff in a courteous, compassionate, and responsive manner to ensure a positive experience.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Valid driver’s license required 

Additional Requirements:

Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs

Standing, bending, reaching, and walking required throughout shift

Must comply with infection control and safety standards

Exposure Category I – Risk of exposure to blood and body fluids

Why Arnot Health?

At Arnot Health, our team members are the heart of our mission to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Laboratory Services Courier, you’ll be a critical link in our diagnostic and care delivery process. We offer competitive pay, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.