The purpose of the Courier - AOH Plant Operator is to transport business-related materials to and/or from various sites; to include, but not limited to, hospitals, pharmacies, offices, banks, post offices, and other various local events. Department Summary The Laboratory provides clinical testing in the areas of hematology, coagulation, immunohematology urinalysis, chemistry and toxicology. Primary testing clients include the Emergency Department, Same Day Surgery, various Aultman Orrville Hospital inpatient departments, in addition to serving Aultman Health System outpatients and Aultman Laboratory Services Clients.
This highly automated clinical laboratory offers an extensive test menu and performs close to 350,000 tests a year. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License. Must have 3 years of driving experience. Must consent to a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
MVR check must demonstrate safe driving behavior as outlined in the Aultman Health System Driver Policy and be approved by Aultman’s insurance carrier. Department Qualifications Skills Highly organized. Detail oriented.
Strong multitasking abilities. Quick learner. Flexible.
Ability to handle high stress/fast paced work environment. Function independently. Strong communication skills.
Department Skills Responsibilities & Expectations Perform routine transportation of deliverables: Lab specimens Post office/interoffice mail Department equipment Office supplies Other items as requested Navigate delivery routes associated with requested deliverables/pickups. Maintains accurate logs, records, receipts and other required documentation. Utilize courier telephone to communicate with internal and external customers appropriately.
Mentor and train new employees by providing a positive experiential learning environment. Performs occasional tasks associated with the hospital’s Emergency Operations Plan. Vehicle Operations Maintain safe driving record in accordance with Aultman’s insured driver policy.
Performs daily inspections on courier vehicle(s). Routine fueling and washing to ensure safety and proper care. Check all fluids Tire pressure Schedules routine and preventative maintenance to be completed by vendor.
Performs vehicle drop of/pick up from vendor. Recognize and practice the highest level of integrity and honesty in maintaining the confidentiality of patients. Participate in hospital competency and continuing education programs.
Responsible for checking emails and online learning assignments on a regular basis. Exercise professional judgment to recognize, prioritize and facilitate varying test requests and workload in an efficient manner. Participate department meetings as required.
Is aware of and adheres to regulatory guidelines. Think critically and work efficiently in high stress situations. Communicate effectively with colleagues, nursing units, providers, and laboratory leadership.
Uses Tools and Tones for High Reliability in order to promote a culture of safety. Accepts responsibilities and maintains an attitude conducive to a cooperative and productive work environment. Adheres to all policies described in the Aultman Hospital Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.
Must maintain a valid Ohio Driver’s License. Must maintain an acceptable driving record as outlined by the Aultman Health System Driver Policy. Must be approved annually by Aultman’s insurance carrier.
Department Responsibilities & Expectations Working Conditions Courier service is available 830am-5pm M-F or as required for the job. Occasional need for late runs. Occasional weekends and holidays as assigned.
Occasional on-call coverage as assigned. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with delivery/pickups. Hazardous Exposure Category Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Addendum Demands Frequency Remarks Lifting 0-10 lbs Frequent 34-65% Lifting 10-20 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 20-35 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 50-75 lbs Occasional 10-33% Lifting 75-100 lbs Never Lifting over 100 lbs Never Forward Reaching Occasional 10-33% Overhead Reaching Occasional 10-33% Standing Frequent 34-65% Walking Frequent 34-65% Sitting Frequent 34-65% Climbing Never Stairs/Ladder Occasional 10-33% Bending/Stooping Occasional 10-33% Twisting/Turning Frequent 34-65% Kneeling/Squatting Frequent 34-65% Crawling Never Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Never Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Never Carrying 0-10 lbs Frequent 34-65% Carrying 10-20 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 20-35 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying 50-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% Carrying over 100 lbs Never Grasping/repetitive sustained Frequent 34-65% Fine motor coordination Continuous 66% of the day Vision: Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the day Hearing: ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day
Day / Afternoon · Variable