Courier (Cape Regional)

About Us:

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, three urgent care facilities; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional, the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

 

Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.

Short Description:

• Pick up and transport clinical specimens, laboratory supplies, and related materials between client locations and the hospital laboratory.
• Ensure proper specimen handling, packaging, temperature control, and transport to maintain specimen integrity and chain of custody.
• Deliver specimens accurately and within established turnaround time requirements.
• Complete required transport logs, documentation, and specimen tracking records.
• Operate hospital vehicles safely and in compliance with all traffic laws and hospital policies.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and security of assigned vehicle.
• Provide courteous and professional service to physician offices, clinics, nursing facilities, and other outreach clients.
• Report transportation delays, incidents, safety concerns, or specimen issues promptly to laboratory leadership.
• Comply with all applicable HIPAA, OSHA, DOT, infection control, laboratory safety, and hospital requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience Required:

• Previous courier, healthcare, laboratory, or specimen transport experience.
• Knowledge of specimen handling and transportation requirements.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Salary Min ($): USD $16.50 Salary Max ($): USD $23.00