Courier Laboratory
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MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, WA, US
Summary
The Laboratory Courier is responsible for collecting and distributing specimens from patient locations to the laboratory. They also handle the delivery of internal and external mail, supplies, and equipment across various medical facilities.
Job Description
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 0.001_, Shift: Days_, Schedule: On call schedule, morning coverage. Shifts start as early as 6:00am. Monday-Friday.
Position Summary
The Laboratory Courier is an excellent opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for the collection and distribution of specimens from patient locations to the laboratory, distribution of internal mail, picking up and delivering external mail, supplies, printed materials, and equipment among patient and laboratory locations.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Current Washington state driver’s license
- Laboratory experience preferred
- Proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state
About Tacoma General Hospital
MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.
About the Tacoma Community
Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $21.76 - $33.11 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Since then, MultiCare has partnered with our communities across the Pacific Northwest to answer calls to health, offering trusted expertise and compassionate care close to home.
Our comprehensive nonprofit system of health includes over 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 13 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly deliver care that helps you move forward with confidence.
For over 140 years, MultiCare has committed to helping communities across the Pacific Northwest live their healthiest lives. Health is calling, and when it does, our teams answer that call with expertise, innovation and compassion, delivering excellent care that supports every step of your health journey.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA
MultiCare’s roots in the Pacific Northwest go back to 1882, with the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital. Since then, MultiCare has partnered with our communities across the Pacific Northwest to answer calls to health, offering trusted expertise and compassionate care close to home.
Our comprehensive nonprofit system of health includes over 300 primary, urgent, pediatric and specialty care locations across Washington, Idaho and Oregon, as well as 13 hospitals. We welcome patients from the entire Pacific Northwest region and our 20,000-plus team members — including employees, providers and volunteers — proudly deliver care that helps you move forward with confidence.
For over 140 years, MultiCare has committed to helping communities across the Pacific Northwest live their healthiest lives. Health is calling, and when it does, our teams answer that call with expertise, innovation and compassion, delivering excellent care that supports every step of your health journey.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tacoma, WA