Position Summary:
The Lab Courier is responsible for the timely pickup, transfer, and delivery of medical specimens and records between laboratories, practice offices, and clinics.
Essential Functions:
To perform effectively in this role, the candidate must fulfill the following duties with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Operate a company vehicle during the shift across various roads and weather conditions.
- Safely transport laboratory specimens, medical records, pharmacy items, interoffice mail, and other related materials in a timely and efficient manner.
- Exhibit safe and courteous driving practices.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, ensuring positive interactions with patients, vendors, employees, and the public.
- Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and ensure the company vehicle remains clean, organized, and well-maintained.
- Demonstrate consistent and reliable attendance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1 year in a customer service role.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
This role requires a proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to patient care and operational excellence.
Physical and Mental Demands:
The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities:
- Physical Requirements:
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
- Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally lift, push, pull, or move up to 20 pounds.
- Vision Requirements:
- Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Note:
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the role. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, or duties modified by the department supervisor based on operational needs.
