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San Diego Blood Bank

Territory Manager

San Diego, CA

$73K/yr

You will build relationships with new and existing company blood drives, or individuals, to create excitement and passion for blood donation within your territory. Your role will include prospecting ...

San Diego Blood Bank

Territory Manager

San Diego, CA · On-site

$73K/yr

You will build relationships with new and existing company blood drives, or individuals, to create excitement and passion for blood donation within your territory. Your role will include prospecting ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for blood donation in the United States is $21.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is blood donation?

Blood donation is the voluntary process of giving blood, which is then collected, tested, and stored for use in medical treatments and emergencies. Donated blood can be used for transfusions for patients undergoing surgery, those with medical conditions like anemia, or victims of accidents. The process is generally safe, and donors are carefully screened to ensure both their safety and the safety of the recipients. Blood donation helps save lives and is a critical part of healthcare systems worldwide.

What is the difference between Blood Donation vs Phlebotomist?

AspectBlood DonationPhlebotomist
Required CredentialsNone or minimal; often voluntaryCertification or training in phlebotomy
Work EnvironmentBlood drives, donation centers, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, laboratories
Employer & IndustryBlood banks, nonprofit organizationsHealthcare facilities, labs
Work PurposeDonating blood to help patientsDrawing blood for testing or transfusions

While blood donation involves voluntarily giving blood to support patient care, a phlebotomist is a trained professional who collects blood samples for medical testing or transfusions. Both roles involve blood collection, but phlebotomists require specific training and certification, and they work in clinical settings, whereas blood donors do not need formal credentials and typically donate at community drives or donation centers.

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

To thrive as a Blood Donation Specialist, you need a thorough understanding of phlebotomy, blood collection protocols, and donor eligibility criteria, typically supported by relevant certifications or healthcare training. Familiarity with blood collection equipment, donor management software, and safety compliance systems is essential. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to reassure and communicate effectively with donors set outstanding specialists apart. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure donor safety, accurate collection, and a positive donation experience, supporting life-saving blood supplies.

What are some common challenges faced by blood donation coordinators, and how can they be addressed?

Blood donation coordinators often face challenges such as recruiting enough eligible donors, organizing efficient blood drives, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Overcoming these challenges typically involves strong communication skills, strategic outreach efforts, and collaboration with local organizations or businesses to host drives. Coordinators also work closely with medical staff and volunteers to ensure a smooth process, while staying updated on best practices and regulatory requirements. Proactive planning and regular training help coordinators address these obstacles and ensure successful blood collection events.
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Infographic showing various Blood Donation 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 $45,487 per year, or $21.9 per hour.
Donor Care Technician / Bloodmobile Driver (Florence)

Donor Care Technician / Bloodmobile Driver (Florence)

The Blood Connection

Florence, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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The Blood Connection rating

4.3

Company rating: 4.3 out of 10

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Job description

At The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!
  • 24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it over
  • Potential Company Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Basic Life Insurance

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
The Blood Connection is seeking a dedicated Donor Services Technician Driver to play a pivotal role in our mobile blood drive operations. As a key member of our team, you'll register donors, conduct assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while providing exceptional customer service. Operating our specialized mobile blood donation bus, you'll travel to various locations, set up donation sites, and maintain a clean and efficient environment. If you're ready to contribute to our mission of providing a safe and adequate blood supply for patient care, apply today! Flexibility in scheduling, including weekends and occasional evenings, is required.
Join us in making a positive impact through every blood donation.
Position Overview
The Donor Services Technician Driver at The Blood Connection plays a pivotal role in enhancing the donor experience while supporting mobile blood drive operations. Responsible for registering donors, conducting donor history assessments, and performing physical evaluations, this position ensures adherence to regulatory standards and organizational protocols. In addition to these critical responsibilities, the role involves driving and operating a specialized mobile blood donation bus to various locations, setting up donation sites, maintaining bus cleanliness and operational readiness, as well as providing exemplary customer service throughout the donation process.
The Donor Services Technician Driver must demonstrate professionalism, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to donor satisfaction, all while maintaining a flexible schedule to accommodate varying operational needs, including weekends and occasional evenings. This position offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to The Blood Connection's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood supply for patient care, fostering a supportive environment for donors and ensuring the efficiency and success of mobile blood drives.
Essential Functions
Greeting Donors and Guests:
  • Opens doors and welcomes visitors and patrons with a smile to achieve rapport and create ambience
  • Genuinely greets donors and other guests in a manner that promotes welcome and appreciation by smiling, standing, and showing respect to donors taking time out of their day to perform a charitable act
  • Identifies donor by his or her specific appointment (if applicable) and endeavors to engage donor by name during the remainder of his or her donor experience

Donor Eligibility:
  • Assesses donor eligibility by performing computer verification
  • Screens prospective donors through medical history, mini physical, and testing results
  • Provides educational material

Donor Collection:
  • Performs the donor health history and physical assessment according to current standard operating procedures
  • Selects proper material for blood collection
  • Escorts donor through next phase of collection and ensures proper handoff to collections team member

Maintaining Mobile Bus Impression:
  • Maintains mobile bus appearance by ensuring that the mobile bus is clean, organized, inviting, and free of debris during operational hours

Liaising with Donors and Guests:
  • Communicates the TBC vision of donor experience to patrons
  • Capable of conveying the organizational values
  • Capable of conveying the operational mission
  • Engages donors in conversation and makes them feel important
  • Stays "close to the customer" and maintains effective communication with him/her at all times through active engagement in the donation process and interpretation of the pulse of the current operational situation or circumstance
  • Reports to management all observations that may tarnish a donor's experience, and immediately contacts management if the donor appears disgruntled or unsatisfied
  • Extends appreciation and gratitude to donors
  • Completes TBC Donation Experience Training

Operational Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for bloodmobile drives and pick-ups
  • Must be willing to operate a specialized mobile unit to various locations in our service area
  • Maintain safe transport and operation while operating specialized mobile
  • Maintains effective working relationships with collection staff and management to ensure that the donor flow is expedited and efficient
  • Provides professional, courteous, and prompt service
  • Performs reception and telephone duties as assigned
  • Performs donor collection support tasks (as indicated by appropriate training and release-to-task)
  • Stocks donor screening room

Miscellaneous:
  • Participates in TBC sponsored blood drives and other special events
  • Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Customer service experience
  • Valid Driver's License with no major infractions and dependable transportation
  • Class A or B CDL License with no major infractions
  • Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) at minimum
  • Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors and co-workers
  • Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
  • Sitting, standing, or walking for an extended period of time
  • Bending and twisting

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