Blood Bank Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking a Full time Blood Bank Supervisor to join our team!

Position Overview

The Blood Bank Supervisor plans and coordinates the overall operation, training, monitoring quality controls, maintenance and regulatory compliance of assigned section or area of the laboratory. The Blood Bank Supervisor performs laboratory procedures across the major areas of the laboratory including blood collection with advanced knowledge and proficiency. This position is also responsible for the coordination of the Proficiency Testing and assists with competency assessment of employees working in the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs complex and manual laboratory procedures across the major areas of the laboratory, including blood collection, and recognizes deviation from expected results, analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles

• Develops and maintains department policies and procedures, objectives, QA program, proficiency testing program infection control and safety policies, PI program and monitors compliance

• Monitors quality controls and maintenance procedures for accuracy, precision and troubleshoots any issues in timely manner

• Directs, supervises or coordinates technical functions and activities in the department. Ensures that current regulatory criteria are met

• Maintains professional knowledge and expertise in the department section and may act as a resource for others in these areas, including laboratory staff, physicians, nurses, etc. Serves on committees within and outside of the Laboratory Department to disseminate information, improve quality of services and to reduce costs

• Oversees and participates in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory in terms of personnel, equipment, space method comparison, cost analysis and establishment of reference intervals (normal ranges)

• Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction of new employees and students and in the laboratory's in-service/ continuing education program. Assesses competency of new employees and completes the training documentation of new employees. Gives direction and guidance to support personnel and assists them with troubleshooting. Participates in hospital wide continuing education classes as they relate to the department

• Ability to independently solve problem in all aspects of the department including but not limited to technical issues and occurrences as well as employee related issues and occurrences

• Aids the Laboratory Director in assuring the laboratory meets all regulatory requirements in their area of responsibility (AABB, TJC, CLIA, etc.)

• Any other job related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, or related field

• Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent

• Minimum of ten (10) years of blood bank experience in an acute care hospital laboratory required

• Experience in a team Lead, supervisor or manager role preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Extended Illness Bank (EIB)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• RN Loan Repayment Program

• Matching 401(k)

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Rewards and recognition programs

• Additional perks and discounts

Located minutes from downtown Austin, Cedar Park Regional Medical Center is a level IV Designated Trauma Center with more than 600 healthcare professionals working together to provide inpatient, outpatient, surgical and emergency care for Cedar Park and the greater Austin region.

Our culture nurtures each employee by developing a sense of purpose, providing worthwhile work and giving each of us the opportunity to make a difference in the patients we care for. Our goal is to create a great place for associates to work, physicians to practice medicine, and patients to receive the highest level of care in the community we call home.