Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Under general supervision and medical direction performs such duties which include but are not limited to pick up and delivery of specimens supplies and reports between all clients. Transportation of other items as instructed by supervisor or designee. Communicate effectively with physicians office staff co-workers and community. Recognizes and documents problems related to transportation including 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. (Signature of form required) This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Free Premium Membership to

Care.com

with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Retirement Programs

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum one (1) year prior courier experience required.
• Valid California Driver's License (driving record mut be free of violations) Requires successful completion of Road Test and Defensive Drivers Training Course
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Ability to handle people in diverse situations.
• Basic computer knowledge. Knowledgeable with Outlook, email, etc.

Minimum one (1) year prior Medical courier experience preferred. Previous experience dealing with public is desired

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