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!
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!
JOB SUMMARY
UT Southwestern is in search of a skilled and experienced Logistics Technician for our Logistics team. Applicants with previous logistics experience in medical equipment distribution within a healthcare, academic, and/or research facility are encouraged to apply; ability to work in a demanding environment, and with great communication skills. As a valued part of the UTSW team, you will be in constant communication with patients, doctors, and nurses throughout the UTSW system, with an emphasis on providing exceptional service to your customers and team.
Please Note: This position is specifically for the Logistics Department and not Food Service Operations. This position will not perform food service job duties as outlined in the job duties below.
The Logistics Technician is responsible for the efficient handling of goods and materials within the supply chain. Duties include managing inventory, warehousing, and distribution. Specific responsibilities may include the following:
- Processing orders and delivery requests
- Overseeing logistics functions
- Scanning and accounting for inventory
- Decontaminate used equipment
- Coordinating transportation, warehousing, and distribution of goods
Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.
Shift Requirement: 10:00pm to 6:30am with alternating weekends off; must have flexibility to work holidays and in scheduling availability.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
High School Diploma
- Experience
On the Job Training and
Preferred
- Experience
Experience in a commercial food service operation
***INCLUDE YOUR CURRENT RESUME WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***
JOB DUTIES
- Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as outlined by UT Southwestern and Department policies.
- Provides outstanding Customer Service by following the ICARES Behaviours.
- Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the logistics department Responsible for assembling, tracking, and restocking specialized equipment
Delivers and picks up dirty tray carts on each floor according to established policies and procedures Delivers patient trays in accordance with the 45 minute set standard for Room Service. - Participates in breaking down trayline and dishroom cleaning as outlined in time and duties. Collects, processes, and disposes, performs proper warewashing
- Department Goal of 95 on Press Ganey attained. (79 and below =1, 80-89=2, 90 and above=3).
- Participates and completes all mandatory UT and Sodexo training (MyLearning, FOSS, ICARE, Walk the Talk, Food Safety, physical safety, TOPS, etc.)
- Promptly alerts supervisor immediately of any issues with patients, equipment, or food. Follows up to ensure patient issue was resolved to patient satisfaction.
- Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of food delivery carts and equipment for Room Service. Ensure Cart Cleaning Log is initialed. Alerts management of any issues.
- Assures patient safety by adhering to the two patient ID method of verifying the MRN# and the patient's name on the medical ID bracelet. Verbally verifies patient name with patient and alerts nursing of insulin trays, diet office, and supervisor on duty if potential issues arise or the information does not correspond. Employee ensures they carry a spectraphone.
- Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or 3) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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 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.