UnityPoint-St Luke's

Part-Time

M-F 7am-11:30am and weekend coverage as needed

As a member of the laboratory team, the courier transports specimens, supplies, parcels, and written communication between UPH system divisions throughout the Siouxland area while driving a licensed UPH vehicle. The courier loads, unloads, and transports materials between the laboratory and the system clients.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Key Accountability

• Transports specimens, supplies, parcels, and written communication between laboratory and outreach clients while driving a licensed UPH vehicle. Loads and unloads vehicle while maintaining the integrity of specimens for shipment, room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen. Maintains pickup and delivery records for the pick-ups, deliveries, and responds to STAT and unusual delivery and/or pick-up requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the UPH vehicle; interior and exterior
• Coordinates the scheduled maintenance such as an oil changes, tire rotations etc.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

• Education:  High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience:  3-5 years driving experience.  Good driving record.
• License/Certification: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Obtain OSHA Bio-Hazard Certification within 30 days from date of hire and maintain annually.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Accountability, adaptability,  interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills
• Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.