Driver/Courier - Advanced - Louisville, United States - Navy Times

Description

Driver/Courier - Advanced At a glance Location: US-KY-Louisville Posted: 01/19/2022 Closing: 02/18/2022 Degree: Not Specified Type: Full-Time Experience: Not Specified Job description **Driver/Courier - Advanced - Louisville-Jefferson County Me, KY - Monday - Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm (Rotational Weekends)**

****Proof of COVID vaccination will be required**

**Summary:**

The Advanced Route Service Representative-Float (Adv. RSR-Float) is the face of Quest Diagnostics to the public, our customers and acts as an Ambassador for the company in everything they do. Everyday Excellence is a critical component in fulfilling this position requirement. This position performs day to day route operations on a multitude of routes and various shifts by serving client needs with regard to properly tracking, sorting, storing and transporting patient specimens and other materials including but not limited to supplies and patient results. This is a critical position not assigned to a specific route and covers a different route every day and provides coverage across multiple shifts. Shift and schedules may changes daily or midweek depending on department needs.

**Basic Purpose:**

The Adv. RSR-Float is responsible for coverage of all routes and functions deemed necessary by Hub or Regional Logistics Operations within a defined geography. This will include multiple shifts as well as any coverage need as scheduled or on emergency basis and is not limited to; Routine, STAT, Weekend, Holiday or Shuttle/Relay Routes; Everyday Excellence is a critical component in fulfilling this position requirement. Safely operates company vehicle to pick up, properly store and deliver specimens and other materials; and provides service to internal and external customers in an organized, efficient, and professional manner

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

1. Responsible for compliance with all processes including and not limited to: timekeeping, attendance and punctuality, vehicle safety and cleanliness, safety and OSHA requirements, handheld /scanning device and usage, proper handling and storage of all samples from the client office to the drop off point, proper packing of specimens for shipment, end of day vehicle checks, dress code, code of conduct and all Company / Regional / Logistics policies and procedures.

2. Responsible for the safe and timely transportation of specimens, supplies, reports, equipment and materials to the appropriate destination.

3. Responsible for operating company vehicle safely as well as maintaining a valid drivers license and driving record within acceptable company guidelines.

4. Ensure route is started with proper equipment tools. i.e., route scanner sync/paper logs, carry bag, properly prepared coolers for 3 separate thermal storage, dry ice, cell phone, keys, door hangers, observation reports, etc.

5. Follow route as scheduled/sequenced while allowing for will-call stops and special pickups.

6. Maintain specimen integrity at all times, including the utilization of specimen carry bag to transport specimens from client office/lock box to vehicle by temperature.

7. Follow all scan/documentation requirements including but not limited to tissue/irreplaceable and frozen tracking processes.

8. Place Door Hanger for will-call clients with no specimens out. Place Door Hanger for Daily clients who regularly provide specimens but none are available at scheduled pick up. The RSR is required to notify Supervisor and/or Team Leader of service issue for a next morning follow up.

9. Communicate with Dispatch before leaving an area to ensure will-calls have been cleared.

10. Keep route information, sequencing and all client notes up to date.

11. Attendance and punctuality in meetings and training sessions.

12. Meet all training requirements in a timely manner as assigned.

13. Properly care for and maintain company equipment including scanners, telephones, vehicles etc... Communicate any deficiencies with equipment.

14. Document and provide appropriate client satisfaction information to Logistics Management.

15. Maintain professionalism and a service orientation with clients using Everyday Excellence and the Five (5) Guiding Principles.

16. Demonstrate Everyday Excellence in the Quest Behaviors; Agility, Customer Focus, Transparency, United as One Team and Performance Oriented.

17. Other duties as defined by Logistics Management.

**Competencies for Success:**

Everyday Excellence

Behaviors Ethics and Values Customer Focus Personal and Interpersonal Skills

I am customer focused. Integrity and Trust Act with a Sense of Urgency/ Importance Approachability

I am service driven. Sincerity Problem Solving Composure

I am a professional Honesty Decision Quality Listening

I care about quality. Respect Patience

I am knowledgeable. Humor

Self-Development

Informing

Drive for Results

Demonstrates the ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all; can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups; can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; easily gains trust and support of peers; encourages collaboration. Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/her. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Demonstrate and model the Everyday Excellence behaviors.

Qualifications:

Education Requirement: High school diploma/GED strongly preferred, or commensurate work experience required.

Work Experience:

3-5 years of experience in a customer service, logistics, or pickup/delivery related job is required. Previous Quest Diagnostics and/or other competing lab logistics specimen handling experience strongly preferred. General computer knowledge and experience with handheld scanner equipment preferred.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid Drivers license with a minimum of 1 year driving experience and documentation of a Motor Vehicle Record with < three moving violation convictions within the previous 36-month period.

Other:

Focus on the Customer: Acts with the customer/patient in mind. Develops relationships with customers. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers.

Collaborate with Others: Consistently approaches work with a collaborative spirit. Is someone people like working with.

Communicates Openly and Transparently: Uses diplomacy and tact with all interactions. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Builds appropriate rapport.

Continuously Develop Self and Others: Takes ownership for identifying and taking advantage of learning opportunities. Consistently transfers learning to the job through application of newly acquired skills.

Demonstrate Agility in Decision Making: Sought out by others for advice and solutions. Learns quickly when facing new problems. Can effectively cope with change.

Mental/Physical: Extensive use of phone and hand held device (PC)

Prolonged standing/sitting/walking/driving

Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness

Able to lift up to 25 pounds; may occasionally need to lift 40 pounds; carrying up to 15 pounds for several minutes at a time

Ability to communicate effectively in English with clients, supervisors and peers

Vision-requires constant mental visual attention to details as well as ability to see well in limited light scenarios

Balancing

Bending/kneeling

Pushing/pulling

Reaching/twisting

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