Medical Transporter - Champaign - Shield IL
Company: University of Illinois
Location: Urbana
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
The function of this role is to transport medical supplies and
specimens from client sites to laboratories. SHIELD Illinois runs
several routes in Central/Southern IL to provide transport for our
Covid-19 testing facilities. We are seeking a Medical Transporter
who will pick up a vehicle in Champaign, IL on Saturdays at 11
a.m., they will then pick up samples in Bloomington-Normal, drop
the samples off at our Springfield laboratory, and finally, return
the vehicle to Champaign to complete the route around 3 p.m. There
is the possibility that during summer testing and/or as the fall
school session testing plans are created, there will be more hours
and routes available for this role.Duties:- Collect COVID specimens
in triple closed containers from client sites- Transport COVID
specimens to molecular diagnostic laboratories for testing- Unload
specimens at laboratories and receive any signatures needed-
Transport medical supplies from warehouses or client sites to
numerous locations- Ensure safe arrival of costly medical supplies
and equipment- Communicate status of materials being transported to
all relevant parties- Any other transportation needs, as
assignedQualifications:Education/Certificates/LicensesRequired:-High
school diploma or equivalent.-Based on institutional requirements,
current/valid driver's license for the type of vehicle(s) to be
operated.Knowledge and ExperienceRequired:- Ability to ensure safe
transportation of potentially infectious specimens for all parties
involved- Ability to adhere to all traffic laws and restrictions-
Ability to operate assigned vehicle in a safe manner at all times-
Reliability and commitment to work each Saturday during required
shift (while providing advanced notice if unable to
work)Preferred:- Good communication skills- Ability to lift larger
packages of 50 lbs. or less- Some computer skills may be helpful-
Interest in a healthcare fieldUniversity of Illinois faculty, staff
and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious
reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with
applicable University processes.The System Office conducts
background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a
contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed
in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of
Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose
any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment
and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers
regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For
more information, visit
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899System
Human Resource Services(312) 996-5130erhr@uillinois.eduThe System
Office is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity and
diversity. The System Offices welcome applications from women,
underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities,
protected veterans, sexual minority groups and other candidates who
will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of
ideas and perspectives.As a qualifying federal contractor, the
University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment
eligibility.
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