Medical Logistics Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

18d

About The Position

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).

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 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.
• (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Clean driving record and valid Texas Driver's license Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees