Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor / Transfusion Services

Job Description

Job Description

A healthcare organization in Central Georgia is seeking an experienced Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor to provide clinical and operational leadership within a hospital-based laboratory. This is a full-time leadership opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist with strong Blood Bank and transfusion services expertise. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on technical knowledge along with demonstrated experience leading staff, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting quality initiatives, and overseeing complex laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and technical oversight for Blood Bank operations.
• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory staff.
• Oversee testing quality, result accuracy, competencies, and department workflow.
• Support blood product management and safe transfusion practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laboratory and Blood Bank regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate staff orientation, training, competency assessments, and ongoing development.
• Develop, review, and implement laboratory policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement and corrective-action initiatives.
• Monitor department performance, staffing needs, productivity, and operational goals.
• Coach and develop laboratory staff while supporting a positive team culture.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership and other clinical departments.
• Participate in regulatory and accreditation readiness activities.

The position carries responsibility for daily laboratory operations, staff development, regulatory compliance, quality, and performance improvement.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• Evening shift
• Approximately 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• No weekends
• No holidays

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or equivalent.
• Current MLS or MT certification through ASCP or an equivalent accrediting organization.
• Minimum of 3 years of technical laboratory experience.
• Strong recent Blood Bank experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge of laboratory regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, coaching, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Blood Bank experience.
• Previous formal laboratory leadership experience.
• Experience in high-complexity transfusion services.
• Experience with Blood Bank inspections and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of CAP, AABB, FDA, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Experience developing laboratory policies and procedures.
• Experience with competency programs, corrective action, and validation processes.
• Strong laboratory information system knowledge.
• Proven ability to coach staff and promote a positive department culture.

The client specifically prefers substantial Blood Bank experience, strong communication and people leadership, policy-writing experience, and familiarity with regulatory requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,488 to $128,232 annually
• Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates
• Relocation assistance available based on eligibility
• Additional benefits will be discussed with qualified candidates

Opportunity

This position is best suited for a laboratory professional whose background demonstrates real depth in Blood Bank, not simply broad general laboratory experience.

Candidates should be comfortable discussing their experience with transfusion services, Blood Bank compliance, staff competencies, policies, inspections, blood product management, and patient-safety initiatives.

The exact healthcare organization and worksite location will be shared with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced MLS or MT with strong Blood Bank expertise and leadership experience, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Radius Staffing Solutions can provide additional details regarding the laboratory, compensation, schedule, benefits, and exact location.