PROVIDE PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICES TO HOSPITAL/ COMMUNITY LOCATIONS JOB DUTIES Operate a MMC vehicle to drive to various locations as assigned by the schedule and respond to STAT calls as directed by the Transportation Department. Carry mail/boxes/specimens/bank deposits to various locations as required to maintain flow of mail/supplies throughout the system and community. Department (unit) based competencies and/or training are current Primary source licensure verification is up to date. Job... more details
SUMMARY
PROVIDE PICK UP AND DELIVERY SERVICES TO HOSPITAL/COMMUNITY LOCATIONS
JOB DUTIES
Operate a MMC vehicle to drive to various locations as assigned by the schedule and respond to STAT calls as directed by the Transportation Department. Carry mail/boxes/specimens/bank deposits to various locations as required to maintain flow of mail/supplies throughout the system and community.
Department (unit) based competencies and/or training are current Primary source licensure verification is up to date.
Job specific certifications are up to date.
Job Description has been reviewed with the employee.
Annual Mandatory Con Ed has been completed within the last 12 months.
Meadville Medical Center's Mission Statement, Standards, and Key Service Behaviors have been reviewed with the Employee.
Attendance is within policy guidelines.
Complies with all MMC and departmental policies and procedures regarding safety and infection control. Able to follow the hospital policy in reporting a Code Red and initiates appropriate actions. Can locate the Disaster manual in the department and is knowledgeable about the implications of the various codes to department operations. Uses effective hand washing techniques as a measure of infection control and adheres to the other general principles of infection control that are specific to the department (i.e. cleaning of equipment). Appropriately handles hazardous chemicals in the department utilizing the labels, MSDS, and personal protective equipment. Is aware of the security policies and procedures. Wears proper MMC identification. Practices proper body mechanics; lifting and moving.
Communicates effectively with supervisor, other managers and other departmental personnel. Provides information promptly and accurately. Consults with and advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring attention. Seeks guidance and direction for successful performance of duties when necessary. Adheres to MMC communication policies including the use of cell phones, internet, telephone, and e-mails.
Respects confidentiality of the individual, whether patient or staff member, while acknowledging the right to be provided certain information in a timely manner subject to certain statutory rights.
SPECIFIC JOB DEMANDS
Strength: Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 40 Lbs. occasionally. Driving, knowledge of MMC Locations, some sitting, may involve standing or walking, for extended periods of time.
Reaching: Frequent - Extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction.
Handling: Frequent - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
Fingering: Occasionally - Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
Talking: Frequently - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Frequently - Perceiving the nature of sounds by ear.
Near Acuity: Frequently - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Accommodation: Occasionally - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This factor is required when doing near point work at varying distances from the eye.
Color Vision: Frequently - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in dealing with the public and being sensitive to the needs of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent changes in temperature , in and out of buildings.Required to be in various hospital departments.
DISCLOSURE
MMC commits to review, under the intent of this standard, and in coordination with medical professional opinion’s and physical demands job analysis performed by certified professionals, an individual’s ability to be reasonably accommodated within the role they are responsible and qualified to perform.
MMC is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and providing equal opportunity employment for qualified persons with disabilities. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis. Meadville Medical Center will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection that the ADA.
Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific tasks does not exclude them from the position if the task is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position, or is imperative for patient care and to meet emergency situations.
