Mobile Operation Technician, Hoxworth Donor Services, Mobile Units

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The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC) is recruiting for Mobile Operations Technicians (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.

• Varied shifts are available in our Mobile Operations. Occasional holiday and rotating weekend shifts are required.
• Competitive starting pay rate: $28.52
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. UC Benefits Eligibility may vary by position and…