Laboratory Driver, Receiver, and Transporting - McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital

🚗 Laboratory Driver – McCullough Hyde Hospital (Company Vehicle Provided) Location: 110 N. Poplar St., Oxford, OH 45056 | Travel Required

Make a difference on the road. We’re hiring a dependable, detail-oriented Laboratory Driver to support the crucial transport of medical specimens, supplies, and laboratory materials between healthcare facilities. If you're motivated to support patient care through precision and timeliness, this role offers meaningful impact—and a company vehicle to get the job done.

Job Overview: 

This position provides for the transportation of laboratory specimens from physician and other provider offices to the TriHealth Lab. This position delivers reports, collection supplies, and other lab-related items to providers' offices. This position safely operates and cares for TriHealth's Lab vehicles and interacts with the Lab's customers in a manner consistent with TriHealth's Service Standards Agreements. This position also stocks collection supplies in the Lab's storeroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points on your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) — will be verified prior to start
• Ability to follow written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills and a customer service–oriented approach
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Up to 1 year of relevant experience preferred
• Familiarity with handling medical specimens is a plus (training available)

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure prompt and secure delivery of medical specimens, supplies, and lab reports
• Follow strict handling and transport protocols to maintain specimen integrity
• Operate lab vehicles safely, courteously, and in alignment with service standards
• Coordinate effectively with lab staff and healthcare providers
• Maintain accurate transfer documentation and inventory supply levels
• Adhere to infection control, biohazard, and safety regulations

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements 

This role requires a consistent level of physical activity and attention to detail throughout the workday, including:

• Frequent climbing and stooping
• Consistent use of hands, reaching, pulling, and pushing
• Regular lifting of 11–50 lbs, with occasional lifting up to 50+ lbs and kneeling
• Prolonged periods of walking, sitting, and standing
• Strong visual acuity (near and far), color vision, and hearing capability (conversation and other sounds)
• Continuous concentration, reasoning, and learning
• Active interpersonal communication and verbal interaction
• Candidates should be comfortable navigating a physically active, service-focused environment that supports fast-paced laboratory operations.

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community