Medical Supplies Transporter - SHIELD IL (165486)
University of Illinois

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Description:

Medical Supplies Transporter

SHIELD IL Deployment Unit

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

PRIMARY POSITION FUNCTION/SUMMARY:

SHIELD Illinois is a screening testing program and infrastructure that deploys the University of Illinois' innovative saliva test across the state. We save lives by curbing the spread of COVID-19, while reducing productivity loss and prioritizing employee wellbeing. SHIELD Illinois uses cutting-edge PCR technology and robotics to deliver fast reliable results to patients. We strive to have a positive impact on patients' lives across Illinois by making complicated testing and long turnaround times a thing of the past. The function of this role is to transport medical supplies and specimens from client sites to laboratories.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Other transportation needs, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid State of Illinois driver's license

Successful Candidates will have

• 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
• Good communication skills.
• Computer skills

Physical Demands

• Position involves lifting items weighing up to 50 lbs

SALARY AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This is a full-time Civil Service Public Health Response Specialist position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Applications must be received by May 20, 2022. Apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. If you have not applied before, you must create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu. If you already have a profile, you will be redirected to that existing profile via email notification. To complete the application process:

Step 1) Submit the Staff Vacancy Application.

Step 2) Submit the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability forms.

Step 3) Upload the following documents:

• cover letter
• resume (months and years of employment must be included)
• Optional: academic credentials (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma may be acceptable) for all degrees attained. Academic credentials will be verified before hire.
• the front and back of your driver's license. Valid Driver's License will be verified before hire.
• names/contact information for three references

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position using the "Apply for Position" button below. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, contact Johanna Mayer at johannam@uillinois.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University 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 University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Other pre-employment assessments may be required, depending on the classification of Civil Service employment.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

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 Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

College Name or Administrative Unit:

System Office

Category:

2-Administrative

Title:

Medical Supplies Transporter - SHIELD IL (165486)

Open Date:

05/17/2022

Close Date:

05/20/2022

Organization Name:

SHIELD IL Deployment Unit

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