Job Description

UPH Additional Information:

UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital
Part-Time Weekend Days
Saturday & Sunday 6:30am-5pm

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture -

At UnityPoint Health,

you matter

. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits -

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment

- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

Development

- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement

- Be an essential part of our core purpose--to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.


Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
Overview:

As a member of the laboratory team, the courier transports specimens, supplies, parcels, and written communication between UPH system divisions throughout the Siouxland area while driving a licensed UPH vehicle. The courier loads, unloads, and transports materials between the laboratory and the system clients.
Responsibilities:

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Transports specimens, supplies, parcels, and written communication between laboratory and outreach clients while driving a licensed UPH vehicle. Loads and unloads vehicle while maintaining the integrity of specimens for shipment, room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen. Maintains pickup and delivery records for the pick-ups, deliveries, and responds to STAT and unusual delivery and/or pick-up requests in a timely manner. Maintains the cleanliness of the UPH vehicle; interior and exterior Coordinates the scheduled maintenance such as an oil changes, tire rotations etc.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance. Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position. Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year. Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

3-5 years driving experience


Clean driving record required

License(s)/Certification(s):

Obtain OSHA Bio-Hazard Certification within 30 days from date of hire and maintain annually.



Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Accountability


Adaptability


Interpersonal skills


Planning and organizational skills

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.