Medical Technologist

Experienced Blood Bank Supervisor

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is seeking an experienced blood blank supervisor to join their team! Blood bank experience highly preferred.

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $50.70 to $81.12 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Retention Bonus: $20,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires
• Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
• Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
• Additional Pay: Annual Increases Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. No state income tax and no sales tax. Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents. College Town the University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF Community & Technical College Military Community Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base. 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District Schools of Choice| robust youth sports programs Summer activities: Midnight sun hiking fishing camping gold panning kayaking berry picking rafting rock climbing recreational flying community-wide festivals live music and events. Winter activities: Northern lights skiing snowshoeing snowmobiling hockey curling ice fishing dog mushing ice climbing hunting ice art word class hot springs community-wide art shows and festivals etc.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors daily workflow of departmental processes and works assigned shifts in areas of supervision.
• Maintains skills to perform all positions supervised.
• Responsible for day-to-day staff management and administration for a unit or other assigned area(s).
• Supervises the operations of assigned areas to include hiring orientation scheduling educational needs & staff competency performance reviews and disciplinary functions.
• Ensures that standards for compliance use of equipment and quality control are met as required by all accrediting state and/or federal agencies.
• Coordinates quality and safety activities including department Quality Improvement projects and plan assumes oversight of ongoing proficiency and competency testing and facilitates activities of the department with the QA committee and safety committee.
• Oversees occurrence reports investigation of concerns (from physicians patients and other customers) and follow up problem resolution record keeping and reporting.
• Makes recommendations for technical changes and improvements in their section with the sections Medical Director.
• Performs all functions of a Med Lab Scientist or a Histology Tech as applicable and as needed.
• Performs all functions according to established policies procedures regulatory and accreditation requirements as well as applicable professional standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a lead supervisory or equivalent capacity.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in high complexity testing within the subspecialty area (Microbiology Histology or Blood Bank).
• MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent such as ASCP AMT HEW or AAB. If no current U.S. certification it must be obtained within one year.
• Must communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Must possess leadership ability.
• Preferred Qualifications: Leadership experience. Ability to utilize computer programs for reports and graphs. Additional related education and experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.