Mobile Operation Technician, CDL Driver, Hoxworth Donor Services

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public health is seeking dedicated Mobile Operations Technicians to join their lifesaving mission. This role involves operating specialized vehicles, processing blood donors, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on customer service and safety, as they engage directly with donors and coordinate blood collection efforts. With varied shifts and a competitive starting pay rate, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital community service while enjoying comprehensive benefits and professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Paid parental leave

Tuition remission

Discounts for on and off-campus activities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class B CDL and have experience operating large vehicles.
• Ability to perform blood collection and emergency care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with donors and process blood donations.
• Maintain and operate mobile collection vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Blood Collection Techniques

Emergency Care

Vehicle Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Medical Mobile Vehicle

Blood Collection Equipment

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

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.

Varied shifts are available in our Mobile Operations. Occasional holiday and rotating weekend shifts are required.
Competitive starting pay rate: $26.88
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 a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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