Courier at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC

Hazard, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operating Vehicles, Transporting Materials, Patient Transport, Wheelchair Lift Operation, Driving Regulations Knowledge, Schedule Maintenance, Log Documentation, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle Maintenance, Emergency Roadside Repair, Vehicle Cleaning, Safe Driving Record

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Courier is responsible for operating company vehicles, transporting and delivering materials to and from various designated locations, and transporting specifically selected discharged patients via wheelchair van and operating the lift equipment in the van. Special Instructions courier will also be responsible for transporting patients home when discharged from hospital with no way home Responsibilities Operates company owned or rented vehicles in a safe manner to transport discharged patients or materials in various packaged forms to and from specified destinations in all types of weather. Picks up items from various locations in each unit and loads vehicle using hand truck, dolly, etc. Assures that all items are loaded on the vehicle and delivered to the proper location. Documents on log sheet incubator temperature at specified intervals and adjusts incubators according to specifications. Picks up discharged patients at the front entrance of the hospital using the wheelchair lift and secures the patient in place. When transporting discharged patients the courier will complete the Transportation Log and turn it in to their director daily. Maintains schedule of pickup and deliveries as determined by the supervisor, applying knowledge of driving regulations and roads in the area. Notifies customers on route when arrival time will not be consistent with established schedule. Unloads vehicle and delivers items to specified locations in each unit using hand truck, dolly, etc. Completes sections of vehicle log sheet and/or trip ticket form. Inspects vehicle, reports condition, and arranges for repair and maintenance, safety inspections, and vehicle license as required and approved. Maintains vehicles with correct amount of fluids and adjust fluids as necessary. Performs emergency roadside repairs such as changing tires, installing light bulbs, fuses, tire chains, spark plugs, etc. Cleans interior and exterior of vehicle including waxing. Performs other related duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification. Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Minimum Work Experience Minimum of one (1) year driving experience required, truck experience is desired. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Must have good, safe driving record. Must possess and maintain valid licenses as required. Two (2) to four (4) weeks on the job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. Travels to various facilities as required.

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Responsibilities

The Courier operates company vehicles to safely transport discharged patients or materials to specified destinations in all weather conditions, loading and unloading items using equipment like hand trucks. Responsibilities also include securing discharged patients using wheelchair lifts and completing necessary transportation logs daily.