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!

• 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
  

• 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.