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Medical Courier Advanced Trainer

Clifton, New Jersey

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Talent, precision, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic setting–that’s what it takes for our Transportation and Logistics team to deliver excellence. Working in this part of our business, you’ll maintain the highest standards in quality, compliance, and world-class performance in order to make sure clinical specimens reach their destination. And, as you’re making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives, we’ll follow suit–providing you with the training, development, and support you need to grow and thrive in your career.

“Quest offered a lot of room for growth and I just took advantage of the opportunities that were there in front of me.”

- Marlon Nicholson, Logistics Leader

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At Quest, we empower our employees to be their best selves. As a team member of an organization promoting a healthier world, you will be supported to grow a flourishing career through on-the-job training, professional development, and so much more. You could be the next person to make an impact here–it’s just a matter of showing up and putting in the work. Here is just one example of a career path you can take.

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  • Route Service Representative Route Service Representative
  • RSR, Senior RSR, Senior
  • RSR, Specialty RSR, Specialty
  • RSR, Advanced RSR, Advanced
  • RSR, Group Lead or Trainer RSR, Group Lead or Trainer
  • Additional Advancement Opportunities Additional Advancement Opportunities

Job Details

Category Transportation and Logistics Location Clifton, New Jersey Job function Operations Job family Logistics/Couriers
Shift Evening Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

Job Description


Medical Courier Advanced Trainer - Clifton, NJ, Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

$1,200 sign-on bonus for external applicants

Pay range: $21.00+ per hour; employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:
•    Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
•    Best-in-class well-being programs
•    Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
•    healthyMINDS mental health program
•    Vacation and Health/Flex Time
•    6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
•    FinFit financial coaching and services
•    401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
•    Employee stock purchase plan
•    Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Annual incentive plans
•    Matching gifts program
•    Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
•    Career advancement opportunities
•    and so much more!

This position is the face/voice of Quest Diagnostics to the RSR, Sp. RSR, Adv. RSR-Float, our customers and acts as an ambassador for the company in everything he/she does. Everyday Excellence is a critical component in fulfilling this position requirement. This position trains new staff on day-to-day route operations 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. 




Responsibilities:
  • MUST MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY AT ALL TIMES. May have access to or knowledge of employee and/or department performance that could be detrimental, if released in the wrong environment. 
  • Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of all job duties and SOPs related to Logistics. 
  • Demonstrates and conveys a thorough understanding of how Logistics fits into the pre-analytic testing process. 
  • Demonstrate and convey an understanding of the compliance policies related to specimen transport and results delivery. 
  • Completes all required written documentation, legibly and within the assigned timeframe. 
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining written training documents. 
  • Maintains all training materials, and might be called upon to answer questions during an inspection or audit. 
  • Responsible for providing Supervisors with appropriate feedback when problems arise or issues are identified while training. 
  • Adheres to, applies and demonstrates all Quest Diagnostics policies and procedures, including safety and compliance. 
  • May be called upon occasionally to attend meetings and training sessions. 
  • Maintain professionalism and a service orientation with clients and staff using Everyday Excellence and the Five (5) Guiding Principles. 
  • Demonstrate and teaches Everyday Excellence in the Quest Behaviors; Agility, Customer Focus, Transparency, United as One Team and Performance Oriented. 
  • Maintains composure while working with new trainees and experienced employees that may be difficult to train. 
  • Reflects good judgment at all times when determining what action to take when resolving problems. 
  • Works in a biohazard environment, practicing and demonstrating good safety habits. 
  • Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills that fosters a positive environment. 
  • Exhibits flexibility and be able to adapt to changes in procedures and the training of those procedures quickly. 
  • Other duties as defined by Logistics Management 
  • Focus on the customer 
    • Acts with the customer/patient in mind.   
    • Dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.  
    • Anticipates customer requests/identifies potential solutions.  
    • Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in service. 
  • Promotes Strategic Alignment 
    • Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge. 
  • Collaborates with Others 
    • Consistently approaches work with a collaborative spirit and demonstrate respect for others' perspectives and ideas.  
    • Develops relationships by delivering on all commitments and displaying willingness to compromise.  
    • Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team.  
    • Creates a feeling of belonging in the team.  
    • Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. 
  • Communicates Openly and Transparently 
    • 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.  
    • Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization.  
    • Practices active listening. 
  • Continuously Develop Self and Others 
    • Consistently transfers learning to the job through the application of newly acquired skills.  
    • Takes ownership for identifying and taking advantage of learning opportunities  
    • Is a people builder 
  • Performance Excellence and Results:  
    • Consistently finds new and innovative ways to solve business problems.  
    • Knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network.  
    • Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers.  
    • Is open to suggestions and experimentation. 
  • Demonstrate Agility in Decision Making:  
    • Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.  
    • Open to change;  
    • Experiments and will try anything to find solutions.  
    • Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. 
    • Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers  
  • Accelerate and Embrace Change:  
    • Makes recommendations about changes that should be made in a given situation and voices ideas and concerns.  
  • Embraces and communicates support for organizational changes. 



Qualifications:

Required Work Experience:  

  • 1-3 years in logistics or transportation experience 
  • Capable to perform all duties of RSR, Specialty RSR, and Advanced RSR 

Preferred Work Experience:  

  • Prior experience in a leadership or training capacity preferred. 
  • Knowledge of service area. 

Physical and Mental Requirements: 

Ability to sit for long periods of time 

Knowledge:  

Knowledge of computers to include Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel  

Skills:  

  • Excellent communication skills are required. 
  • 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 
  • Carries a positive attitude and is seen as a team player.   
  • Cooperative 
  • Easily gains trust and support of peers; communicates clearly and encourages collaboration.  Influences those around them.   
  • Cool under pressure  
  • Does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough 
  • Personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve 
  • Is successful in developing others.  
  • 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 
  • Constantly and consistently one of the top performers.  
  • Demonstrate and model the Everyday Excellence behaviors. 
  • Able to perform administrative duties, coordination, data-oriented activity and other professional duties. 
  • Good customer service skills necessary 
  • Flexible and available based on staffing requirements; weekends, holidays, on call and overtime 
  • Minimum of 1-year driving experience and documentation of a Motor Vehicle Record with < three moving violation convictions within the previous 36-month period. 

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English. 

Education

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred)

Languages

  • English (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

  • Valid driver’s license (Required)



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We’ve built a welcoming workplace where all people are inspired to learn, develop and progress in their careers. There’s a broad range of opportunities, so you can explore many career paths in one company. There’s resources to help you build a fulfilling life and rewarding career. There’s training and development to align your work with your business success. No wonder there’s more to discover at Quest.

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Benefits

We’re committed to helping our people live a healthier lifestyle. One way we do this is by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, so you can take care of yourself and the ones you love. Find out how our benefits provide you with everything you need to thrive—now and in the future.

  • Medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision

    From medical, dental, and vision coverage plans designed to meet your needs, to supplemental health plans for an additional layer of financial protection, you can rest assured that your health is high on our agenda.

  • Annual incentive plans

    All eligible employees are invited to participate in our success in our annual incentive bonus plan payout.

  • 401(k)

    You’re eligible to join the Quest Diagnostics 401(k) Plan on your date of hire. The company will match up to 5% of your annual salary.

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