Laboratory Driver - Southeast, MI - 20 Hrs - Afternoons -

Laboratory Driver

General Summary: Laboratory Drivers pick up and transport laboratory specimens and supplies. Primary duties include driving, following a pickup schedule, and documenting all stops. Must operate motor vehicles in a safe manner and follow all traffic and local laws. Greets and communicates with clients in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient and business information. Performs routine vehicle maintenance such as refueling and maintaining cleanliness. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with endorsements that may be required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Picks up and transports laboratory specimens and supplies to support laboratory outreach.
2. Drives between sites according to specified schedules without changes unless otherwise specified by supervisor. May be asked to adjust scheduled to make stat runs, but may not do so without prior approval.
3. Greets clients in a friendly and courteous manner representing the professionalism and service excellence of the Henry Ford Medical Laboratory brand. Maintains strict compliance to System and HIPPA rules regarding confidentiality of patient and business information.
4. Documents all stops, specimens, and supplies which are delivered. Follows all laboratory outreach policies. May not transport other individuals without prior permission from supervisor.
5. Maintains a clean, professional, and well groomed appearance in compliance with HFHS standards of excellence. Specified clothing may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. High School diploma required.
2. Courteous disposition with good communication and customer service skills.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license with any required endorsements. Must maintain a good driving record that is deemed acceptable by the HFHS motor vehicle insurance carrier.
4. Evidence of familiarity with Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb County expressways and surface streets and the ability to quickly learn assigned routes and customer locations.

Additional Information:
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Laboratory Outreach
Shift: Evening Job
Union Code: Not Applicable

Overview: This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.