Courier I

Job Summary:

The Courier I is a critical role at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, responsible for the safe and timely transportation of lab specimens, medical records, medications, and patient-related documentation within the clinic and campus.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver all specimens, medications, and patient-related materials accurately and within an appropriate time frame.
• Monitor courier phone and manage shifting priorities to maintain route schedule (if applicable).
• Maintain courier logs, ensuring entries are legible, accurate, and adhere to standard written procedures.
• Report and assist with tracking of missing or damaged specimens, medications, and patient-related materials.
• Assist with training new couriers as needed.
• Fill in for other routes as needed or other Supply Chain.
• Assist with storeroom duties during downtime.
• Adhere to departmental procedures and Fred Hutch policies.

Qualifications:

• A High School Degree, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pharmacy Assistant License (must be able to attain a Pharmacy Assistant License within 45 days of hire).
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in person as well as in writing professionally and effectively.
• Excellent multi-tasking and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computerized or automated system operations and record keeping practices.
• Basic math skills and knowledge of units of measure.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds using proper techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to consistently walk for the majority of an eight-hour shift and/or an average of 10-12 miles per day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge and practice of safe blood borne pathogen handling techniques.

Benefits:

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation days per year, paid sick leave days per year, paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Our Commitment to Diversity:

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at or by calling.