Job Information
University of Washington MEDICAL LAB COURIER in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 235136
Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/
Posting Date: 06/04/2024
Closing Info: Closes On 06/24/2024
Salary: 50% of $3640.00 per month
Shift: Alternate Work Shift
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Included with this position is a company vehicle to use for the route.
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All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.
University of Washington's Laboratory Medicine and Pathology department has outstanding opportunities for temporary, MEDICAL LAB COURIERS. The Medical Lab Courier is responsible for the transport of laboratory specimens, reports, supplies and other designated materials between University of Washington Medical Center and medical facilities and laboratories within Washington State.
CURRENT OPENINGS Part-time (50%) - Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-8:30pm. Route circulates from Renton to Wenatchee.
Part-time (50%) - Saturday and Sunday from 6:30am-5:00pm. Route begins at Northgate and circulates through Northwest Hospital and Montlake campus.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with bio hazardous specimens and adheres to "Universal Precaution" procedures.
Prepares all lab supplies needed to be delivered to client locations.
Drives the assigned route in appropriate amount of time.
Maintains accurate records of route stops and specimens transported.
Knowledgeable and adheres to UW Fleet Services rules and regulations.
Maintains University vehicle, as per protocol.
Utilize digital devices to manage daily pickups.
Provides excellent customer service.
Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid Washington State vehicle operator's license.
DESIRED
Safe driving record as evidenced by provision of a minimum 3-year driving abstract.
Professional driving experience.
Experience handling bio-hazardous laboratory specimens and familiarity with universal precautions.
Experience with customer service relations.
Demonstrated success working independently with minimal supervision. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 1400 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural be
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.