"Advanced Phlebotomist/Donor Care Technician 2, Hoxworth Blood Center, Division of Donor Services"

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC) is recruiting several Advanced Level Phlebotomists/Donor Care Technician 2, 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 ideal; 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. This position will support the University's mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

Starting Pay Rate: Advanced Level/Donor Care Technician 2 - $20.73 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. Current vacancies include:

• Blue Ash Neighborhood Donor Center (Blue Ash, OH) - (1/1 position available) - Part-time
• Central Neighborhood Donor Center (Clifton, OH) - (0/1 position available) - Full-time
• Mobile Units (Clifton, OH) - (4/7 positions available) - Full-time
• North Neighborhood Donor Center (West Chester, OH) - (1/1 position available) - Part-time
• Fort Mitchell, KY Neighborhood Donor Center - (1/2 positions available) - Part-time

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 detail-oriented, have at least one year of recent phlebotomy experience, a background in customer service, and a passion for making a difference, we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.

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.
• Obtain thorough and accurate donor medical histories to determine donor eligibility.
• Perform documentation to meet regulatory and HBC procedures and guidelines.
• Correctly perform, record, and evaluate all Quality Control of equipment for collection operation. Ensure equipment is clean and in good working condition.
• Determine suitability of prospective donors based upon evaluation of health history and physical findings. 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.
• Select vein, prepare venipuncture site, and perform phlebotomy for whole blood component collections. Appropriately discontinue whole blood and component collection and fills pilot tubes. Recognize and appropriately manage adverse donor reactions.
• Store whole blood and blood components according to standard procedures.
• Perform the duties of the receptionist in this person's absence.
• 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.
• Float to all HBC sites or mobiles as assigned.
• Responsible for set-up and dismantling of blood collection equipment in according to 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

One (1) year of relevant work experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• 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. Highlights include: Comprehensive Tuition Remission, Robust Retirement Plans, Real Work-Life Balance, and Additional Benefits like competitive salary, comprehensive health coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.