Mobile Operation Technician, Hoxworth Blood Center, Mobile Units

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC) is recruiting for Mobile Operations Technician (CDL Driver) positions (100% FTE, 40 hours per week), in the Donor Services Division. The intended candidates will operate CDL required vehicles, process blood donors, and support all activities of the Hoxworth Blood Center Mobile Operations. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

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  Varied shifts are available in our Mobile Operations. Occasional holiday and rotating weekend shifts are required.
• Competitive starting pay rate: $27.69
• Shift Differential pay is available!

Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission.

Essential Functions

• Communicate directly with donors and blood drive coordinators, following customer service guidelines.
• Comply with standard operating policies and procedures, FDA regulations, AABB Standards, and other regulatory agencies.
• Process blood donors; perform venipuncture, sample collection, therapeutic phlebotomies, autologous blood donations, automated collections, etc.
• Monitor and assess blood collection process; assist with immediate and/or emergency care in case of a donor adverse reaction.
• Process collections (i.e., verifying collections, packing units for transport, transporting collected units to the blood center).
• Assist and perform quality control functions, maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Responsible for set-up and dismantling of blood collections equipment and materials at all operations.
• Assist with clean-up of Mobile Operations and Neighborhood Donor Centers. Clean and maintain equipment. (e.g. Donor beds, working tables, blood tubing sealers, work stations, etc.).
• Maintain inventory on Mobile Units, replacing all permanent and disposable operational supplies to ensure a timely and uninterrupted operation.
• Responsible for inspecting, cleaning, servicing, and maintaining vehicle(s), and preparing related vehicle reports as required.
• Operate up to a 40 feet Medical Mobile Vehicle (requires a Class B CDL) to and from the collection site, or operate a car, van or truck to transport all necessary equipment for collection and Mobile Unit staff to and from the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Incumbent must have an acceptable driving record and six months experience in the operation of large vehicles. Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (Class B CDL) and an active medical card. In lieu of a medical card, incumbent will be required to possess a federal waiver from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Unusual Working Conditions

May work an alternative schedule to include four (4) ten (10) hour work days within the standard university work week, i.e., Sunday through Saturday; four (4) nine (9) hour work days and one (1) four (4) hour work day within the standard university work week, i.e., Sunday through Saturday; or any other alternative schedule approved by and required by the organizational unit.

Career Path

A Mobile Unit Technician (MOT) will be eligible for reclassification to Blood Collection Driver Tech (BCDT) providing all the following criteria are met:

1. The employee has obtained further education and is a Certified Medical Assistant (MA)
or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
2. Employee is trained and proficient in whole blood and automated collections.
3. Employee has been an incumbent in the MOT position for one (1) year.
4. Passing grade on competency evaluation( whole blood and automation).
5. Satisfactory performance evaluation.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Exposure to bio-hazardous products, chemicals and body fluids; may be exposed to unpleasant odors and adverse weather; may have to ambulate donor in cases of adverse reaction; may work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call).
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and be able to demonstrate a full range of motion for bending, stooping and lifting.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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