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University Cancer & Blood Center

Infusion Nurse

Athens, GA · On-site

$35.75 - $47.25/hr

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients ...

University Cancer & Blood Center

LPN- PRN

Athens, GA

$24.75 - $33.75/hr

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients ...

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Blood Center Phlebotomist Charge

Crestwood, MO

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

In addition to overseeing the staff for the assigned blood drive or collection center, Charges will carry out all functions of the donation process including donor registration, screening, physical ...

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How much do blood center jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for blood center in the United States is $27.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $39.90 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working in a blood center, and how are these typically addressed?

Team members in a blood center often face challenges such as managing high volumes of donors during blood drives, ensuring strict adherence to safety and regulatory protocols, and dealing with donor anxieties or adverse reactions. Effective communication, thorough training, and a strong team-oriented environment help address these challenges. Staff typically receive ongoing education on best practices, and most blood centers have clear procedures and support in place to handle emergencies or unusual situations, ensuring both donor safety and a smooth workflow.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Blood Center Technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Blood Center Technician, you need strong knowledge of phlebotomy, blood handling procedures, and safety standards, typically supported by a relevant certification or healthcare background. Familiarity with blood collection equipment, laboratory information systems (LIS), and donor management software is commonly required. Attention to detail, excellent communication, and strong interpersonal skills help technicians interact with donors and maintain accurate records. These capabilities are crucial to ensure donor safety, maintain high-quality blood products, and support efficient center operations.

What is the difference between Blood Center vs Phlebotomist?

AspectBlood CenterPhlebotomist
CertificationsTypically requires phlebotomy certification, CPR, and sometimes additional trainingRequires phlebotomy certification and training
Work EnvironmentBlood donation centers, hospitals, mobile blood drivesHospitals, clinics, blood donation sites
Employer & IndustryBlood banks, healthcare facilities, nonprofit blood servicesHospitals, clinics, laboratories
Job RoleOversees blood collection, donor screening, and blood processingPerforms blood draws, prepares specimens, assists donors

While both Blood Center staff and Phlebotomists work in blood collection environments, Blood Center roles often involve overseeing the entire donation process and managing blood inventory, whereas Phlebotomists focus primarily on drawing blood and preparing specimens. Both roles require similar certifications and work in healthcare settings, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What is a blood center and what does it do?

A blood center is a specialized facility responsible for the collection, testing, processing, storage, and distribution of blood and blood products. These centers ensure a safe and adequate blood supply for hospitals and patients in need of transfusions, such as those undergoing surgeries, trauma care, or treatment for certain diseases. Blood centers also conduct donor recruitment drives, maintain donor databases, and follow strict safety protocols to protect both donors and recipients. By supporting hospitals and clinics, blood centers play a vital role in public health.
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Infographic showing various Blood Center job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,574 per year, or $27.2 per hour.
Director of Growth, Hoxworth Blood Center

Director of Growth, Hoxworth Blood Center

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

292nd of 544 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. 

Job Overview

Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States.


The Hoxworth Blood Center is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Growth to lead strategic growth and expansion initiatives across all donor collections, including Neighborhood Donor Centers (NDCs), mobile blood drives, and emerging service lines across both existing and new markets. This full-time (100% FTE) leadership position will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing business growth strategies that increase donor participation, optimize collection site performance, expand market presence and drive sustainable revenue growth.

The Director of Growth will collaborate closely with Donor Recruitment, Marketing, Operations, Hospital Services, Community Partners, and report to Executive Leadership to align growth strategies with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and operational capabilities.

Key responsibilities include overseeing market expansion planning and execution, evaluating new collection sites, cultivating strategic partnerships, and developing go-to-market strategies for new programs and services. The Director will ensure all growth initiatives are scalable, financially sustainable, operationally feasible and deliver a strong return on investment for all growth initiatives.

Essential Functions
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive growth strategy to expand donor collections across mobile drives, NDCs, and other service lines.
  • Identify and evaluate new market opportunities, including demographic analysis, competitive landscape, and demand forecasting.
  • Lead site selection, business case development, and launch planning for new NDC locations and expansion initiatives.
  • Drive optimization of existing footprint by improving performance of underperforming drives, sites, and territories.
  • Partner with Donor Recruitment and Marketing to enhance donor acquisition, retention, and engagement strategies.
  • Establish and manage strategic partnerships to expand mobile drive opportunities and donor pipelines.
  • Develop scalable playbooks, including operational readiness, staffing models, and marketing strategies.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Labs to align growth initiatives with capacity, supply chain, and production constraints.
  • Build financial models and ROI analyses for expansion initiatives.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) related to donor growth, site productivity and market penetration.
  • Monitor and report on growth performance; adjust strategies based on data-driven insights.
  • Identify and implement innovative growth channels and service offerings.
  • Ensure all growth initiatives comply with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Develop and manage budgets associated with growth initiatives.
  • Provide leadership and direction to growth and expansion teams.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on growth opportunities.
  • Provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
  • Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Marketing or related field.
Required Experience
  • Seven (7) years of experience in healthcare, business development, operations or related field.
  • Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience, including direct supervision
  • Demonstrated experience in growth strategy, market expansion, or multi-site operations.
Additional Qualifications Considered
  • Experience in blood banking, healthcare services, or regulated environments.
  • Experience launching new markets, service lines, or physical locations.
  • Experience working cross-functionally in complex organizations.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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 via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.  

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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