Decedent Care Driver, Willed Body

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 general supervision to provide skilled work involved in regular operation of a motorized vehicle in transportation of deceased individuals. 

The Willed Body Program Driver plays a vital role in supporting anatomical donation services by ensuring the safe, respectful, and timely transportation of deceased donors. This position requires professionalism, compassion, attention to detail, and the physical ability to manage sensitive removals and transport. The role may also involve supporting other aspects of the Willed Body Program, including donor intake coordination and administrative tasks. This position represents the program to donor families and healthcare professionals and must maintain the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct

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!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or GED. and 
   

• Experience
  1 year related work experience. and 
   

• Licenses and Certifications
  (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE a valid State of Texas Driver's License 
   

Preferred

• Education
  Attendance in a school of mortuary science 
   

• Experience
  Attendance in a school of mortuary science or work experience in a morgue setting is preferred. 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Operates motorized vehicle and transports donors from place of death to Medical Examiner's Office and/or the Willed Body Program from hospitals, nursing homes, medical examiners offices, and/or residences.
• Performs duties relative to receiving, placing, identifying bodies in morgue and verifies identification of body by armband, compartment label and record-of-death form accompanying body.
• Releases bodies to authorized persons.
• Maintains vehicle operating records and reports needed maintenance and repairs. Performs minor and routine maintenance such as refueling, ensuring proper tire pressure and checking oil, water and batteries periodically.
• 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
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.