NI-Courier

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/18/2020

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-7090AC

Job Title:

NI-Courier

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Utilizes hospital vehicle to deliver supplies and specimens within the UW Health Health System properties in a safe and efficient manner. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System Incentives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Transports and delivers specimens and supplies within the SwedishAmerican System and to outside facilities adhering to scheduled delivery route, safety regulations and established time frames. Maintains confidentiality of position-acquired information.

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Transports daily bank deposits for System following established procedures.

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Inspects and maintains vehicles daily to ensure cleanliness and proper working order. Reports any general safety infractions or need for service and repair to the Supervisor following established department procedures.

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Makes emergency deliveries or pick-ups as necessary following established policies.

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Maintains knowledge of developments or changes at SwedishAmerican laboratory or outside facilities in order to provide excellent service.

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Completes and maintains required records per department policy.

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Performs all aspects of job in an environment that optimizes patient, customer and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

X

Non-Clinical

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must have valid State Driver’s license and a driving record that allows for Health System insurance carrier to cover the incumbent.

Required

Must be 18 years or older.

Required

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Good oral and written communication skills.

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Ability to effectively and respectfully interact with all levels of staff and the public within the organization and community.

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Familiarity with city layout.

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Must be self-motivated and able to coordinate unscheduled deliveries into route.

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted.  Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift.  Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the “Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)” policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - ability to travel to facilities within geographic area

X

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.