Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Clinical Lab courier, pickup and deliver specimens, reports and supplies, as directed.

Typical Duties:

Drive a scheduled route to area physicians’ offices, other hospitals and health centers. Walk a scheduled route to labs within the hospital. Pick up patient specimens. Document all stops. Respond to dispatcher stat and routine calls. (E) 75%

Gather reports and supplies to be delivered on the route from multiple locations. (E) 7%

Distribute patient specimens to appropriate laboratories. (E) 7%

Maintain courier vehicle, fill gas tank, check oil and keep interior and exterior clean. (E) 5%

Substitute for other drivers, as needed. (E) 3%

Follow up daily with supervisor on all requests/concerns/customer service issues related to couriers. (E) 2%

Other duties as assigned. (E) 1%

General Requirements:

Effective interpersonal skills, maintains a friendly and courteous professional manner at all times.

Professional discretion with confidential patient results.

Adherence to all University, Division and Department policies.

Attendance is expected daily and punctually.

May be required to rotate shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned, or participate in on-call responsibilities.

Valid/Clean NYS drivers license.

Ability to lift thirty (30) pounds.

Adhere to all safety rules and biohazard procedures.

Education/Experience :

High School diploma and ability to read and write English.

Familiarity with Rochester area and ability to read maps.

Supervised by Clinical Laboratories Courier Supervisor.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.

How To Apply

All applicants must apply online.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU): How to request consideration for Transfer/Promotion after contractual posting period: Employees represented by SEIU must electronically apply in HRMS each time they wish to be considered for a vacancy beyond the contractual posting period. On-time qualified bidders for SEIU positions must be considered prior to any other candidates.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $18.04 - $24.47 Hourly

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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