Mobile Operation Technician / CDL Driver, Hoxworth Donor Services

University of Cincinnati   Cincinnati, OH   Full-time     Transportation
Posted on April 1, 2024
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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC) is recruiting for several Mobile Operations Technician (CDL Driver) positions, in the Donor Services Division. The intended candidate will operate CDL required vehicles, process blood donors, and support all activities of the Hoxworth Blood Center Neighborhood Donor Centers and Mobile Operations. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

We have current openings with varied shifts available in our Mobile Operations. Occasional holiday and rotating weekend shifts are required.
Competitive starting pay rate: $25.72
60-100% FTE, 25-40 hours per week
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 jobs@uc.edu.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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