Laboratory Department Supervisor / Blood Bank

Overview

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking an experienced Laboratory Department Supervisor with a Blood Bank / Transfusion Service background.

Shift: 8am - 4:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays as needed

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Description

• Plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of a technical laboratory or functional area including staff supervision, coordination with lab leadership and other hospital departments.
• Plans, administers, and monitors the department's capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; regularly reviews year-to-date expenditures; and takes corrective action as necessary; establishes inventory control procedures.
• Evaluates vendor products; develops criteria for determining vendor selection; and recommends vendor which best meets defined criteria.
• Develop departmental short- and long-term goals and objectives.
• Meets with other staff members to discuss progress and to develop future courses of action.
• Analyzes departmental strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints.
• Manage staff and employee performance.
• Resolves Human resource related issues, determines staffing needs, interviews, and hires staff.
• Provides on-going performance feedback, addresses problems, orients, and trains employees, verifies competency, and identifies and suggests ways to develop skills.
• Provides formal and informal counseling to employees.
• Monitors workflow.
• Assist in developing laboratory wide policies and procedures.
• Establishes area specific procedures related to technical performance and specific job responsibilities in accordance with regulating agency.
• Oversee quality control program within areas(s) of responsibility. Monitors quality improvement standards.
• Monitors laboratory test results and patient reports as required.
• Implements and evaluates operational changes to improve productivity and the quality and efficiency of laboratory services.
• Monitors advance maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and instruments.
• Coordinates correction of malfunctions with service representative.
• Research and recommend purchase of new products or equipment.
• Approves and processes orders for supplies, reagents, or equipment.
• Directs maintenance of LIS database and implementation of software enhancement and system checks.
• Monitors backup for data integrity and participates in recovery and restoration.
• Interprets applicable regulations to direct recordkeeping for complete and accurate documentation.
• Reviews accuracy and timeliness of patient test results; provides data for and prepares operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies to comply with regulations.
• May serve on or chair laboratory and hospital committees or clinical pathways.
• Communicates operational changes to staff; seeks input and recommendations on ways to improve operations.
• Meets with laboratory administration, nursing and faculty regarding laboratory operations, research, and customer services.
• Develops and presents training programs on employee safety, infection control, and leadership development and new employee orientation.
• Prepares laboratory for inspection or accreditation visits including staff compliance with policies and procedures and proficiency testing program.
• Monitors research and development activities within the laboratory; assists in the development and implementation of new procedures.
• Performs laboratory tests as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Other bachelor's degrees will be considered along with experience and other education.
• Other bachelor's degrees will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
• Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
• Four (4) years of experience in medical technology or anatomic pathology (histology, cytology, or immunohistochemistry) is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium): 20-50 lbs.; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs., 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.