St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care comprehensive cancer services and women and children's services including neonatal intensive care St. Joseph's is the largest hospital as well as the largest private employer in Stockton California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
Position Summary:Couriers perform such duties which include but are not limited to pick up and delivery of specimens supplies and reports between hospitals laboratories clients and physicians offices. Transportation of other items as instructed by supervisor or designee. Communicate effectively with physicians physicians office staff co-workers and community. Recognizes and documents mechanical problems and completes preventative maintenance checklist. Plans organizes and shares work cooperatively according to demand. Responsible for various duties associated with support functions of the Laboratory that are clerical in nature. These tasks encompass but are not limited to such acts as specimen handling, telephone and verbal communication, filing, sorting and distribution. Retrieval of voice mail from dispatch phone required. Ensures specimens, reports and supplies are effectively routed and completed. Occasional use of Hospital/Laboratory system required. Compliance of specimen handling as it relates to Clinical Laboratory Law.
Qualifications
Minimum: Minimum one (1) year prior courier experience.Basic computer knowledge.Knowledgeable with Outlook email etc.Ability to handle people in diverse situations.Valid California Drivers License (driving record must be free of violations).Successful completion of Road Test and Defensive Drivers Training Course.Preferred:Minimum one (1) year prior Medical courier experience preferred.Previous experience dealing with public is desired.High School graduate or equivalent.