Contingent Driver and Warehouse Opportunity - Evenings

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Evening ShiftDescription:Warde Medical Laboratory provides esoteric testing in a state-of-the art facility, populated with highly-trained personnel under the leadership of internationally known pathologists. The result is an exceptional level of quality and service because Warde Medical Laboratory begins with exceptional people. It's one more way that we fulfill our commitment to continuously improve the quality of healthcare.Contingent position needing availability up to 20 hours per week on varying shifts (days, eves, nights, weekday and weekend) primarily evenings until midnight. POSITION PURPOSEProvides courier service and shipping/receiving service for all clinical laboratory facilities and client offices.General ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains a clean and neat personal appearance.Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times.Answers client questions and accommodates requests, where possible, or refers question or request to Manager, Section Leader or Client Representative.Forwards client concerns about laboratory services or information about competitor's activities to a Client Representative.Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel inappropriately private placesAssumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Mercy Health System.Warehouse Associate ResponsibilitiesReceives and delivers incoming freightPrepares and packages outbound freight for shipmentPrepares/Reconciles shipping and receiving documentsSupports recycling effortsSupports the maintenance of the facility including environmental and/or light housekeeping dutiesOther duties as assignedDriver ResponsibilitiesDrives hospital vehicle on daily scheduled and unscheduled trips to and from out-patient laboratory facilities, physician's offices, etc. to pickup and deliver laboratory specimens, reports, and supplies.Completes deliveries thoroughly and efficiently by using available specimen handling and other procedures, schedules, checklist, and client specific instructions. Contacts Manager if delivery or pickup is not completed.Assigns priorities in the event of multiple requests. Reports any problems to a Manager or Section Leader for timely resolution.Fills supply orders by gathering required supplies for delivery.Maintains proper documentation of pickups by filling in the date and time of the stop on the routing list. Completely checks the vehicle for specimens at the end of the shift.Completes pickup and delivery for other hospital departments as needed.Monitors the operating condition of the assigned vehicle and adheres to the vehicle routine maintenance schedule including maintaining adequate fuel and oil levels. Notifies Manager of items which are in need of non-routine maintenance.Obeys all traffic regulations, drives defensively and never allows unauthorized persons to travel in the courier vehicle.Maintains a clean interior and exterior of the courier vehicle.Required Education, Experience And Certification/LicensureRequires basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic.No previous experience required, previous shipping & receiving/warehouse experience preferredA valid Michigan Driver's License is required.Required Skills And AbilitiesInterpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with physicians, physician office personnel, other clients, and laboratory and other health center personnel regarding specimen pickups, report or supply delivery.Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when performing job responsibilities.Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Health System enjoy…Competitive compensationFull benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and DisabilityRetirement savings plan with employer contributionOpportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity HealthVisit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.00663869