Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor at AdventHealth La Grange, IL

Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor – AdventHealth, LaGrange, IL. Benefits and Perks Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403‑B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well‑being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by extending the healing ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: Full Time Shift: Evening – 2:30pm to 11:00pm (Rotating weekends/holidays) Location: 5101 Willow Springs Road, LaGrange, IL 60525 The community you’ll be caring for: UChicago Medicine AdventHealth LaGrange Role Overview Responsible for operational management of the clinical laboratory, including direct leadership of technical associates and pre‑analytic supervision as needed. This position performs all levels of general testing within the analytical laboratory, provides a high level of technical knowledge, and applies it to testing and clinical relevance. Key Responsibilities Manage the clinical laboratory’s operations, including direct leadership of technical associates. Schedule staff and monitor workflow to ensure efficient laboratory operations. Serve as a liaison with other laboratory departments and hospital services. Select, hire, train, appraise performance, and take corrective action for associates. Investigate and resolve occurrence reports, compiling various reports and resolving issues. Receive specimens, assess priority, assure appropriate specimen identification and type. Coordinate implementation and validation of new analyzers, ensuring proficiency testing is assigned, tested, and submitted. Monitor quality metrics and processes to meet goals, facilitating investigation, follow‑up, and retraining with associates as needed. Assist with resolution of unusual test orders by following up with reference lab, referring to lab leadership when appropriate. Perform all levels of testing within the assigned discipline with a high level of competency, utilizing critical thinking skills to correlate and interpret data. Lead and participate in laboratory performance improvement activities, promoting team building, employee engagement, patient satisfaction, and safety. Follow safety policies including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling, and complete required training for handling hazardous waste. May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution. Three or more years of work experience as a medical lab scientist. Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (SU) – preferred. Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS‑ASCP) – preferred. Medical Lab Scientist (MLS‑AMT) – preferred. Medical Technologist (MT‑AMT) – preferred. Medical Technologist (MT‑ASCP) – preferred. Medical Technologist (MTA‑AB) – preferred. This facility is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Feitong Buke