Medical Logistics Driver - Timely Specimen Transport

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a dedicated vehicle operator to transport medicine, lab specimens, slides, tissues, and organs to on-campus and off-campus locations. You will ensure specimens arrive viable and at correct temperatures, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include safe driving, accurate scanning, manifest management, and real-time dispatch updates. Expect a dynamic schedule with route coverage and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: 2 years full-time medical transportation experience.
• Licenses: Texas Driver's license; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicle safely for routine transport of medical shipments to campus and satellite locations.
• Performs scanning, manages manifest, and uses handheld devices for real-time updates.
• Picks up and delivers pharmaceutical and medical shipments as required.
• Runs stat specimens within tight time windows to support surgical needs.
• Learns multiple routes and covers when needed.
• Maintains vehicle records and conducts pre-trip and post-trip checks.
• Assists with supplies and monitoring projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety protocols

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Independent judgment

Initiative

Drug screen

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a dedicated vehicle operator to transport medicine, lab specimens, slides, tissues, and organs to on-campus and off-campus locations. You will ensure specimens arrive viable and at correct temperatures, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include safe driving, accurate scanning, manifest management, and real-time dispatch updates. Expect a dynamic schedule with route coverage and adherence to safety protocols.