Courier DUHS - Flexible Coverage for Scheduled/Unschedule Absences and Vacations
Durham, NC
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Courier DUHS - Flexible Coverage for Scheduled/Unschedule Absences and Vacations
Work Arrangement:
On-Site
Requisition Number:
271229
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area:
DUHS CLINICAL LABS
Date:
Jun 16, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories
Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health patients by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.
The hours for this position are flexible and cover scheduled and unscheduled absences and vacations. The person must be willing to accommodate the needs of the department with varying availability. Hours 5 AM - 11 PM
General Description of the Job Summary
Responsible for the delivery of products to recipients courteously and efficiently.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Delivers pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment in a safe, accountable manner.
- Picks up sharps containers and disposes of biohazardous wastes according to established infection control procedures.
- Visually inspects assigned vehicle daily for obvious maintenance problems (e.g., worn tires, cracked mirrors, signal lights not working, etc.)
- Maintains assigned vehicle in clean and orderly condition, both inside and outside; informs supervisor of mechanical or safety problems.
- Ensures that routine mechanical maintenance is performed on the assigned vehicle.
- Maintains current driver’s license and current automobile insurance at required levels of coverage.
- Participates in a weekly and monthly on-call schedule.
- Handles customer complaints patiently and in a fair and empathetic manner.
- Uses safe lifting techniques in loading and unloading equipment.
- Accurately pull, package and ship medical supplies from packing lists/delivery tickets for patients.
- Coordinates time-sensitive deliveries to patients and healthcare providers using DHCH couriers, contracted couriers, and commercial carriers.
- Maintains a positive relationship and understanding of the services provided by both Duke-employed and contracted couriers.
- May be required to perform various general warehousing duties, such as shipping, receiving, and general warehouse cleaning.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Formal Training
Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.
Licensures, Certifications
A valid North Carolina driver’s license must be maintained with a good driving record free of restrictions.
Professional Work Experience
Work requires six months of delivery experience or customer service
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
May be required to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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Responsible for the delivery of products to recipients courteously and efficiently. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment in a safe, accountable manner. Picks up sharps containers and disposes of biohazardous wastes according to established infection control procedures. Visually inspects assigned vehicle daily for obvious maintenance problems (e.g., worn tires, cracked mirrors, signal lights not working, etc.) Maintains assigned vehicle in clean and orderly condition, both inside and outside; informs supervisor of mechanical or safety problems. Ensures that routine mechanical maintenance is performed on the assigned vehicle. Maintains current driver’s license and current automobile insurance at required levels of coverage. Participates in a weekly and monthly on-call schedule. Handles customer complaints patiently and in a fair and empathetic manner. Uses safe lifting techniques in loading and unloading equipment. Accurately pull, package and ship medical supplies from packing lists/delivery tickets for patients. Coordinates time-sensitive deliveries to patients and healthcare providers using DHCH couriers, contracted couriers, and commercial carriers. Maintains a positive relationship and understanding of the services provided by both Duke-employed and contracted couriers. May be required to perform various general warehousing duties, such as shipping, receiving, and general warehouse cleaning. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Minimum Requirements Education and Formal Training Work requires the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education. Licensures, Certifications A valid North Carolina driver’s license must be maintained with a good driving record free of restrictions. Professional Work Experience Work requires six months of delivery experience or customer service Knowledge, Skills & Abilities May be required to safely lift up to 50 pounds. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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