UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring: Medical Logistics Technician, Courier

Overview

Medical Logistics Technician, Courier Services role at UT Southwestern Medical Center. 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).

Job Details

Job Summary: Works under minimal supervision to safely operate vehicles in efficient transportation of medical shipments to ensure timely lab results. Selected candidates will perform correct scans, manage manifests to deliver within established delivery windows, and properly operate handheld devices for real-time Dispatch communication and accurate specimen tracking. May pick up and deliver pharmaceutical and medical shipments to UT Southwestern main campus and satellite locations. May fill in on routes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures completion of medical specimen training (Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure Control, Transportation, Specimen Integrity, HIPAA Awareness, etc.) and Driver Safety training upon hire and 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 and accurate specimen tracking.
• Picks up and delivers pharmaceutical and medical shipments to UT Southwestern main campus and satellite locations.
• Runs stat patient specimens for surgery and 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 and post-trip activities such as refueling, ensuring tire pressure, and checking oil, water, and batteries periodically.
• May assist in obtaining supplies (e.g., dry ice), monitoring projects, and ensuring route coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED
• Experience: 2 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: Driver's License with clean driving record and valid Texas Driver's license (Upon Hire).

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one 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

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.

Location: Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Posting: Oct 1, 2025, 2:29:41 AM