Courier - Reference Lab Details

Northwest Community Healthcare - Arlington Heights, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shift: Hourly, Evenings, Rotating /weekend as needed~8 Hrs/week
Reporting to the Director of Laboratory with accountability to the team facilitator and team, serves as a courier to the Reference Laboratory in a professional and dependable manner that supports the general operation of the Reference Laboratory.

1. Picks up specimens and delivers reports and supplies to clients in an efficient manner, according to established policies and procedures. Maintains a strong customer focus; provides reliable/responsible service; establishes and maintains a positive rapport with clients.

2. Monitors car maintenance; anticipates service which may be required for vehicle and reports to the Facilitator; checks fuel and oil according to routine maintenance standards; schedules oil changes and other normal vehicle maintenance when needed; keeps vehicle in presentable condition by washing and vacuuming as needed; reports any damage to NCRL Facilitator.

3. Keeps daily log documenting time of each client pickup, supplies and reports delivered, and any delay or problem encountered. Assists in route time studies.

4. Coordinates courier route design in conjunction with the Client Services Liaison; maintains flexibility to alter route based on receipt of STAT orders.

5. Participates in special projects, such as health fair courier; performs special pickups as needed.

6. May serve as backup to other couriers as needed.

7. Teaches routes and procedures to new couriers as required.

8. Remains familiar with supply processing for clients; pulls supplies and fill clients orders as needed.

9. Adheres to departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment. Attends mandatory inservice programs.

10. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures; knows and adheres to the Laboratory dry ice policy to maintain the integrity of specimens.
Qualifications
1. The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of high school.

2. Valid Illinois drivers license with a good driving record and habits.

3. Knowledge of the Chicago metropolitan area.

4. The organizational skills necessary to work independently and effectively alter route to meet customer needs.

5. The communication skills necessary to interact effectively with clients and co-workers.

6. Good map reading skills with the ability to follow verbal and written directions.

7. The interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain a positive rapport with clients.

8. The ability to effectively handle stress related to meeting schedules, client demands, and interruption of routine.

9. The ability to present a positive professional appearance to clients.

10. The ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate unexpected staffing changes.

11. The ability to use a computer to perform the Representative Functions and Competencies of the job as defined by assigned department.
NCH at a glance
Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is known for compassionate care and its convenient location. But it's our advanced technologies, clinical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities that offer the latest treatments and assure the care, comfort and safety of our patients and the community. NCH offers:
  • A 489-bed hospital, including 200 private rooms in the South Pavilion
  • Four Immediate Care Centers, located in Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, Mount Prospect and Schaumburg
  • Seven accessible outpatient imaging locations that provide advanced imaging technology
  • The Day Surgery Center, a same-day outpatient surgery center

Annually, NCH treats an average of 24,000 inpatients and conducts:
  • 337,000 outpatient visits
  • 43,000 home care visits
  • 3,100 newborn deliveries
  • Approximately 18,000 inpatient and outpatient surgical cases, ranging from open heart surgery and joint replacement to neurosurgery and minimally invasive procedures

Awards
NCH provides our patients and community with safe, high quality care - and it shows. Here are a few of the many awards and designations we've recently achieved:
  • Magnet®; Recognition for Nursing Excellence (The American Nurses Credentialing Center awards Magnet status to hospitals that exhibit exemplary patient outcomes and satisfaction, have impressive nurse-to-patient ratios, and attract and retain the best nursing staff.)
  • Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award
  • The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval
  • 2016 American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association "Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award"

We are
  • 4,000 employees including nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and support personnel
  • More than 1,000 physicians with offices throughout the northwest suburbs
  • NCH Medical Group, an employed physician group focusing on primary and specialty care
  • Approximately 800 volunteers providing more than 100,000 hours of service annually

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Arlington Heights

Work Locations: 800 W Central - Hospital 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights 60005

Job: Service and Support

Shift: Evening Job

Employee Status: Regular

Posted on : 3 years ago