Medical Logistics Technician

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

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).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow established safety protocols, scanning procedures, and tracking technology.
• Must communicate well with supervisory chain & peers to ensure effective day-to-day operations.
• Excellent physical condition. Must be able to walk approximately 10k-15k steps per day. Daily bending, dolly transportation, and constant lifting of up to 30 pounds.
• Work requires the ability to work flexible hours to meet route needs.
• Work requires the ability to perform effectively in a team environment.
• Work requires initiative, independent judgment, organization, & resourcefulness.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon a negative drug screen.

PACT STATEMENT

• P-Problem Solving: Employees take ownership in solving problems effectively, efficiently, and to the satisfaction of customers, or managers. They show initiative in addressing areas of concern before they become problems.
• A-Ability, Attitude and Accountability: Employees exhibit ability to perform their job and conduct themselves in a professional and positive manner reflecting a professional environment readily assuming obligations in a dependable and reliable manner.
• C-Communication, Contribution, and Collaboration: Who are our Customers? Anyone who requests our help, needs our work product, or receives our services. Employees focus on customer service with creative solutions while improving the customer experience through clear, courteous, and timely delivery and communication. Sharing ideas with others helps expand our contribution to department goals.
• T-Teamwork: Employees work to contribute to the department's success by supporting co-workers, promoting excellence in work product and customer service, and in maintaining a satisfying, caring environment for each other.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

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 Statement

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.