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Position Summary
• Responsible for transporting biological specimens and supplies between SIH entities and contracted clients.
Principal Accountabilities
• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality
Education
• High School diploma or equivalent
Licenses and Certification
• Current Illinois Drivers License
Experience and Skills
• Technical Experience: N/A
Physical Activities
• Intermittent hand manipulation required
• Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds
Role Specific Responsibilities
o Picks-up specimens from SIH entities and transport to appropriate facility.
o Ensures specimens are handled appropriately, and are not compromised in shipping.
o Handles all infectious materials according to safe handling guidelines (OSHA, IATA and CDC).
o Distributes supplies to clients.
o Monitors the quality of specimens.
o Maintains tracking system for transported specimens.
o Maintains the company vehicle to ensure that vehicle is in safe operating condition.
o Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
o Attends departmental and other meetings as necessary.
Compensation (Commensurate with experience):
$16.38To
$24.57To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below:
http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
Skills Required
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current Illinois Driver's License
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds
- Handle infectious materials according to OSHA, IATA, and CDC guidelines
- Maintain tracking system for transported specimens
- Maintain company vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
- Professional appearance and demeanor
What We Do
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) is a not-for-profit health system serving the southernmost counties of Illinois with four hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, Level II Trauma Center and more than 30 outpatient and specialty practices. Based in Carbondale, Ill., SIH is the region’s largest private employer with 4,000 employees and the largest provider of charity care and community benefits.
