WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Works under minimal supervision to safely operate vehicles in efficient transportation of medicine, laboratory specimens, slides, tissues, urine, bone marrow, and organs to on-campus and off-campus locations. Specimens must arrive at labs viable and at appropriate temperature for testing (whether ambient, refrigerated, or frozen).

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School diploma or GED

• Experience
  2 years years full-time paid experience in medical transportation or a combination of education & experience. Experience must include operation of various types of motor vehicles, such as university or company-owned or leased cars, vans, mini-buses, etc.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Clean driving record and valid Texas Driver’s license Upon Hire

JOB DUTIES

• Ensures completion of medical specimen training (Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure Control, Transportation, Specimen Integrity, HIPAA Awareness, etc.) & Driver Safety training upon hire & as required annually.
• Safely operates vehicle in day-to-day transportation of medical shipments to ensure timely lab results.
• Performs correct scans, manages manifest to deliver within established delivery windows, and properly operates handheld device for real-time Dispatch communication & accurate specimen tracking.
• Picks-up and delivers pharmaceutical and medical shipments to UTSW main campus & satellite locations.
• Runs stat patient specimens for surgery & pre-surgery within a 15-minute window for expedited results.
• Learns multiple routes and may fill in on an as needed basis.
• Maintains vehicle operating records for needed maintenance and repairs. Performs pre-trip & post-trip activities such as refueling, ensuring tire pressure, and checking oil, water, and batteries periodically.
• May assist in obtaining supplies (ex: dry ice), monitoring projects, and ensuring route coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.