Laboratory Courier at Cleveland Clinic

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as families.

As a Laboratory Courier, you will perform daily, preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles and perform scheduled deliveries and pickups at all perimeter locations according to your established route and schedule. This position is here to assist the lab and move specimens as quickly as possible to provide patients with their test results.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 10:00AM – 6:00PM, including rotating weekends.

The first two weeks of training will take place on-site at Main Campus.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform pickup and delivery of laboratory specimens to designated areas.
• Use appropriate handling, storage and transportation methods.
• Perform daily, preventive maintenance of an assigned vehicle.
• Verify that delivery has been completed properly.
• Document that all items are picked up and delivered, barcodes are scanned and signatures are obtained.
• Submit daily route sheets, accident reports, maintenance records and mileage reports.
• Check all fluid levels daily and perform basic safety checks of mechanical operations.
• Report any malfunctions and problems to the section leader for correction.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid state driver’s license (VDL) and a good driving record
• Obtain and maintain eligibility as determined by Cleveland Clinic’s insurance carrier’s requirements to operate foundation vehicles
• Ability to work independently and organize and prioritize deliveries and pickups
• Ability to read maps and follow directions

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a courier
• No points on the driver’s license
• Experienced driver
• Comfortable using a smart phone

Physical Requirements

• Typical physical demands include full body motion including ability to lift and transport medium weight materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to spend long hours driving and working in all weather conditions

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $15.25

Maximum hourly: $22.25

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).