Hospital Courier - Cayuga Health System

Hospital Courier

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

Job Summary: The Facility Couriers perform a variety of functions including but not limited to transport of equipment, materials, pharmaceuticals, Chemo, U.S. Mail, and supplies throughout the Cayuga Health System Monday - Friday during the first shift.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Safety:

• Demonstrates an understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal/external disaster procedures, as outlined in the fire safety policy, knows personal role in the event of a fire while on duty.
• Provides a safe environment; demonstrates alertness to areas needing attention in avoiding unsafe conditions such as but not limited to wet flooring, blocked egress areas etc.
• Maintains work area in a clean and safe manner on a daily basis.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection prevention techniques. Exceeds: Acquires proper training for spill kits in relationship to items transported.
• Carries out duties in a safe professional manner, with focus on customer service as a high priority. Exceeds: No substantiated complaints from patients, physicians, staff & visitors.

Scheduling:

• Follows assigned Courier Schedule in a timely manner. Exceeds: Volunteers for extra unplanned emergency courier runs when needed.
• Assists in updating courier schedule as needed. Exceeds: Helps Facility manager by suggesting ways to accommodate new additional deliveries into the courier schedules.
• Maintains required paperwork logs and transactions.
• Maintains all Preventative maintenance Work Orders as assigned.
• Responsible for transport and delivery of all bank bags.

Transportation:

• Ensures safe operation of vehicle of vehicle before start of deliveries.
• Follows all NYS vehicle traffic laws and safety precautions. Exceeds: No traffic violations issued during evaluation year.
• Courteous to other vehicles on the road and no valid complaints issued for aggressive driving or vehicle operation.
• Keeps vehicle clean during and after hours of operation. Washes vehicle with supplied vouchers when needed.
• Follows good personal hygiene and grooming practices. Exceeds: Always wears proper uniform as designated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education - High School Diploma / GED
• Licensure - A clean valid NYS Driver's license.
• Experience - Able to drive vehicle in all weather conditions.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds. The courier is responsible for loading and unloading items into the vehicle which include but not limited to boxes, equipment, supplies, and food. Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time while driving.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $17.39 to $18.75 per hour

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me.

I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.