Phlebotomist / Donor Care Technician, Advanced or Entry Level, Hoxworth Blood Center

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Robust retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati’s Hoxworth Blood Center is hiring Phlebotomists/Donor Care Technicians (Advanced or Entry Level) to register and screen donors, perform venipuncture, and provide post-donation care for volunteers. The role requires friendly, patient, and reliable individuals with a focus on quality and safety.

Training and opportunities for advancement are available. Positions are onsite at multiple HBC locations with shift variations and potential mobile unit assignments.

Qualifications

• Six months of customer service experience.
• One year of phlebotomy and blood collections experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Guide donors through the process and educate throughout the experience.
• Obtain and update registration information prior to donation.
• Determine donor eligibility based on health history and physical findings.
• Document records per regulatory and HBC procedures.
• Check and record quality control on equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy for whole blood collections and monitor donor safety.
• Maintain donor areas and assist with scheduling as needed.
• Complete duties as assigned by the department.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Phlebotomist / Donor Care Technician, Advanced or Entry Level, Hoxworth Blood Center Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Phlebotomist / Donor Care Technician, Advanced or Entry Level, Hoxworth Blood Center Posting Start Date: 10/28/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC) is recruiting several Phlebotomists/Donor Care Technicians (Advanced or Entry Level Positions Available), in the Donor Services Division, to register and screen prospective blood donors and process blood donors. This position requires friendly, patient, reliable individuals that will be responsible for taking vital signs, performing venipuncture, and providing post-donation care for our community of volunteer blood donors. Experience in customer service and phlebotomy is preferred; excellent communication skills, a focus on quality, and the ability to work a flexible schedule are essential. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, mentorship, and continued education.

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. If you’re a detail-oriented individual with experience in customer service, an interest in the field of medicine, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.

Additional Job Information

Starting Pay Rate:

Entry Level/Donor Care Technician 1 - $19.78 per hour

Advanced Level/Donor Care Technician 2 - $21.73 per hour

Shift: Varies by designated work location. Shift differential pay is available!

Hours: 32-40 hours per week (80-100 FTE%) based on location need

The incumbent would be assigned at a designated Hoxworth Blood Center Neighborhood Donor Center or on a Mobile Operation Unit. Our locations include:

• Anderson, OH
• Blue Ash, OH
• Central (Clifton, OH)
• North (West Chester, OH)
• Tri-County (Springdale, OH)
• West (Bridgetown North, OH)
• Ft. Mitchell, Ky
• Mobile Unit – Originate at Clifton Location

Essential Functions

• Guide donors through the process and provide education opportunities throughout the experience.
• Obtain and update registration information prior to donation according to established departmental procedures.
• Determine suitability of prospective donors based upon evaluation of health history and physical findings.
• Perform documentation to meet regulatory and HBC procedures and guidelines.
• Correctly perform, record, and evaluate all Quality Control of equipment for collection operation.
• Select vein, prepare venipuncture site, and perform phlebotomy for whole blood component collections.
• Recognize and appropriately manage adverse donor reactions.
• Maintains a successful phlebotomy rate as defined by the division.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Essential Functions for DCT-2, in addition to the duties above

• Ensure the equipment is clean and in good working conditions.
• Obtain thorough and accurate donor medical histories to determine donor eligibility.
• Document records concurrently, ensure all records are complete, legible, and accurate. Accurately label collection bags, component collections containers, and records with unique identifying number for each donor.
• Appropriately discontinue whole blood and component collection and fill pilot tubes.
• Store whole blood and blood components according to standard procedures.
• Maintain clean and orderly donor area.
• Answer the telephone, direct calls appropriately, and initiate calls to assist with donor scheduling.
• Maintain appropriate computer skills as required.
• Option to float to all HBC sites or mobiles as assigned.
• Responsible for set-up and dismantling of blood collection equipment in accordance with established plan.
• Stock supplies in designated locations as needed.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record.

Required Experience

Entry Level:

• Six (6) months of customer service experience.

Advanced Level:

• One (1) year of relevant work experience, which includes recent phlebotomy and blood collections experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Advanced Level:

• A relative medical certification.
• Two (2) years relevant work experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Seldom
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crawling - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Often
• Pulling, pushing - Often
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

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 FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

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

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page .

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification