Local Courier Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Schedule:
7-On/7-Off A week
7:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Training Schedule:
7-On/7-Off A week
7:30 PM - 6:00 AM

Department: Transportation, Local - 230

Primary Purpose:
Works under close supervision to learn the policies and processes in Transportation. Learns to receive, transport, and deliver all lab specimens, reports, supplies, and personnel in a timely and professional manner. May be assigned to a routine on-road or in-house route or perform some short point-to-point deliveries or STAT pickups. This is not a set route, but will provide coverage as needed.
About ARUP:
ARUP Laboratories is a national clinical and anatomic pathology reference laboratory and an enterprise of the University of Utah and its Department of Pathology. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
ARUP proudly hires top talent to create a work environment of diversity, professional growth and continuous development. Our workforce is committed to the important service we provide to over one million patients each month. We always strive for excellence and have a strong desire to have involvement with the advances in medicine and the role laboratory services plays within each patient’s life. We never forget that there is a patient behind every specimen we receive.
We are looking for individuals who want to contribute to ARUP's culture of accountability, integrity, service, and excellence. Consider joining our dynamic team.

Essential Functions:

Primarily responsible for in-house pickups and deliveries (inside ARUP campus), limited on-road (outside of ARUP Campus) routine route, or short point-to-point deliveries and STAT pickups.

Transport specimens, reports, and supplies per electronic route sheet or as requested, making sure that all shipments either into ARUP or from ARUP are handled correctly.

All routed stops completed within 10 minutes of the target time as recorded in the GML tablet.

STAT pickups should be logged on ARUP STAT tracking slips according to the proper procedure

Learn all aspects of assigned route (on road or in house) and becomes familiar with yellow bag and STAT deliveries.

Complete all paperwork and log all entries as assigned

Responsible for the proper use and care of ARUP company equipment. Report any vehicle, tablet, or other equipment problems to the Dispatcher and Local Courier Supervisor promptly.

Manifest all specimens picked up at local clients or received in shipping containers from out-of-town clients.

When not performing in-house or on-road routing, assist cleaning and organizing box inventory and supplies on the dock.

Clean out specimen courier totes at the end of each shift. Make sure no specimens are left in the courier totes or the vehicle at any time.

Obtain the permission of the Transportation Coordinator, Lead on Duty or the Local Courier Supervisor prior to taking breaks or lunch.

Provide coverage at the direction of the Transportation Coordinator on duty, Courier Lead, or the Local Courier Supervisor.

Meet the Performance Standards for the Courier/Transportation department.

Provide customer service and represent ARUP in a positive and professional manner.

Coordinate any concerns with routing or observed with client pickups to department leadership.

Attend the Transportation Department Bi-monthly Staff Meeting.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Other Requirements:
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Mobility: The person in this position needs to occasionally move between work sites and inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Communicate: Frequently communicate with others.
PPE: Biohazard laboratory environment that requires use of personal protective equipment in accordance with CDC and OSHA regulations and company policies.
ARUP Policies and Procedures: To conduct self in compliance with all ARUP Policies and Procedures.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Fine Motor Control: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Age: Must be 21 years old.
Valid Utah Driver’s License: 1)No moving violations within the previous two years 2) No alcohol/drug-related violations on record with the Driver’s License Division
Ability to pass a physical examination to obtain a Department of Transportation Medical Card