Entry-Level Phlebotomist, Donor Care Technician 1, Part-time, Hoxworth Donor Services

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Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC) is recruiting for several part-time, Entry-Level Phlebotomist, Donor Care Technician 1 positions, in the Donor Services Division. The intended candidate will register and screen prospective blood donors and process blood donors at 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 several part-time (60-75% FTE, 24-30 hours per week) openings for our Mobile Units and in the following Neighborhood Donor Center locations:
Anderson, Blue Ash, North (West Chester, OH), Tri-County (Springdale, OH), and West (Bridgetown North, OH) 

 

Varying shifts are available.  Occasional holiday and rotating weekend shifts are required.
 
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.

 

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.

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.
• Determines suitability of prospective donors based upon evaluation of health history and physical findings
• Perform all documentation including reviews, either electronic or manual to meet regulatory and HBC procedures and guidelines.
• Correctly perform, record, and evaluate all Quality Control (QC) of equipment for collection operation.  
• Selects vein, prepares venipuncture site, performs phlebotomy for whole blood component collections. 
• Maintains a successful phlebotomy rate as defined by the division.
• Recognizes and appropriately manages adverse donor reactions.
• Performs the duties of the receptionist in his/her absence.
• 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

Six (6) months customer service 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
• Crouching - 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 a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational,