East Providence, Rhode Island
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Durham, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Durham, North Carolina
Posted: 18-Feb-25
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Internal Number: 254587
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.
Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
General Description of the Job Summary
Responsible for the delivery of products to recipients courteously and efficiently.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment in safe, accountable manner.
- Picks up sharps containers and disposes of biohazardous wastes according to established infection control procedures.
- Visually inspects assigned vehicle daily for obvious maintenance problems (e.g., worn tires, cracked mirrors, signal lights not working, etc.)
- Maintains assigned vehicle in clean and orderly condition, both inside and outside; informs supervisor of mechanical or safety problems.
- Ensures that routine mechanical maintenance is performed on assigned vehicle.
- Maintains current driver's license and current automobile insurance at required levels of coverage.
- Participates in weekly and monthly on call schedule.
- Handles customer complaints patiently and in a fair and empathetic manner.
- Uses safe lifting techniques in loading and unloading equipment.
- Accurately pull, package and ship medical supplies from packing lists/delivery tickets for patients.
- Coordinates time sensitive deliveries to patients and healthcare providers using DHCH couriers, contracted couriers, and commercial carriers.
- Maintains a positive relationship and understanding of the services provided by both Duke employed and contracted couriers.
- May be required to perform various general warehousing duties, such as shipping, receiving, and general warehouse cleaning.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Formal Training
Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.
Licensures, Certifications
A valid North Carolina driver's license must be maintained with a good driving record free of restrictions.
Professional Work Experience
Work requires six months of delivery experience or customer service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
May be required to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
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