Driver

Ochsner Health System; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Preston seeks a dedicated individual for a transport role. Responsibilities include delivering supplies and performing vehicle maintenance. A current driver's license is required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. This physically demanding position requires lifting heavy items and maintaining professionalism in various situations. Join us and make a difference in healthcare!

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver's license and an excellent driving record.
• Self-directed with the ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment to designated locations.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs.
• Perform vehicle maintenance as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Job Overview

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job assumes responsibility for the safe and timely transport of supplies, equipment, mail and other company related materials according to a predetermined schedule or specific instructions. Performs routine maintenance on courier vehicles and performs warehouse and receiving duties as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent.
Required: None.

Work Experience

None required.

Certifications

Required: Current Driver's License in the state of practice. Must have an excellent driving record to operate company-owned vehicles.
Preferred: Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the state of practice. (CDL is required if working in the Blood Bank.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software programs specific to role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout required job processes.
• Ability to read and write routine logs, as well as follow delivery instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously interact with a diverse group of internal and external customers.
• Must be able to maintain professionalism when handling difficult situations.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently, set priorities, and exercise effective time management skills.
• Must be able to drive a cargo box or bus style vehicle and stop for pickups and deliveries numerous times in a scheduled work day.
• Must be able to safely operate hand trucks, dollies, platform carts and pallet jacks.
• Must be able to push/pull carts, pallets or hand trucks weighing up to 1,000 pounds.

Job Duties

• Picks up and delivers supplies, equipment, mail, pharmaceuticals, and other related materials to/from main campus to designated offsite locations.
• Maintains accurate delivery logs.
• Performs vehicle maintenance and upkeep as needed.
• Performs warehouse and receiving duties.
• Performs and promotes high standards in support of departmental goals.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.