Courier, Marshall Medical Centers South, Full Time, 1st Shift

Overview

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Manager, retrieves specimens, delivers supplies and lab reports and provides other transport to and from Marshall Medical Centers and other locations as needed.  Assures proper operation, maintenance and care of the transport vehicle.  

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

1.     Drives courier car and picks up specimens at Marshall Medical Centers and other locations as needed.

2.     Receives orders for supplies, gathers and delivers supplies.

3.     Assures that courier car is cleaned, washed and serviced as needed.

4.     Receives incoming calls and disperses to appropriate departments.

5.     Delivers mail to and picks up mail from the mail room.

6.     Perform clerical duties (registration, checking charges, scanning, indexing, printing results, faxing reports) as necessary.

7.     Maintains good relationship between laboratories and other pickup/delivery sites.

8.     Maintains good relations with co-workers and other depts. of both Medical Centers.

9.     The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

Qualifications

Prefer high school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED)

1 to 2 months on-the-job training under direct supervision is the usual way in which the technique is learned.

Ability and license to operate an automobile. Good driving record.

Good general condition.

Verbal ability to communicate with healthcare workers instructions and other information.

Numerical ability to calculate by formula.

Form perception, visual acuity in the color spectrum to perform duties.

Dependable.

Maintain driving record meeting all MMC insurance requirements.

About Us

Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers.

Marshall Medical Centers, an affiliate of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, serves the residents of Marshall County and the surrounding area (population approximately 125,000). With two hospitals, eight outpatient locations and a highly-trained team of physicians practicing 28 specialties, Marshall Medical is a confident, convenient choice for local healthcare. Residents can remain close to home and receive excellent care – often provided by those who are neighbors and friends.

Marshall Medical Center South is a 150-bed hospital in Boaz, Alabama, and opened in 1956. Marshall Medical Center North, in Guntersville, opened in 1990 – and – is a 90-bed facility. In addition to the two hospitals, the Gary R. Gore Medical Complex is conveniently located mid-county and is home to several outpatient clinics and a 22,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Care Center.

Named by the Joint Commission as a “Top Quality Performer” among America’s hospitals, Marshall Medical Centers’ patients can be assured they are being treated in an environment where a premium is placed on quality and best practices.