Blood Bank Manager

Summary 9 FTEs including a manager and a supervisor. 24‑hour service (Level II Trauma Center). Main hospital and new satellite facility will both have dedicated blood bank areas. Ensures that laboratory procedures are accurate and tested in an efficient manner, verifies results according to the department protocol as evidenced by audit; ensures functional verification, preventative maintenance and trouble‑shooting on all equipment are conducted to ensure reliable results, and maintains proper documentation of equipment; serves as technical resource to physicians and staff; directs resolution of technical issues related to results and/or instruments; ensures adequate reagents/supplies; coordinates with other supervisors for employees work schedule and is responsible for acting as a group leader; develops, maintains and monitors QA/QC/PM processes to assure quality outcomes; assists in training personnel in departmental procedures, policy and safety, and follows their progress assuring annual competencies are completed; performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The Laboratory Manager – Blood Bank provides leadership to the laboratory teams comprised of Medical Technologists (MT), Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLT); supervises the Technical Assistants; directs the team to meet the needs of patients, physicians, and staff by ensuring excellence in all aspects of laboratory operations; ensures appropriate staffing and productivity levels, develops/monitors performance and productivity improvement, safety, quality and regulatory standards; ensures excellence in customer service and achievement of budgetary goals; manages continuous improvement of section's processes and functions; directs fiscal management of the section, including forecasting and monitoring of operating performance; identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service; directs the management of section's human resources and employee relations; provides ongoing training and professional development of staff; maintains adherence to state and federal rules and regulations; ensures compliance with CAP, FDA, AABB, and other federal, state and local agencies; performs clinical and related duties as required; reports to Admin Director, Laboratory. Responsibilities Planning Competency: develops through an integration of ideas of those involved, an organized tactical plan to achieve both short‑ and long‑term objectives for the section; communicates plan to obtain commitment by the responsible individuals; establishes goals for subordinates that support departmental goals; establishes measurement tools to track progress towards personal and subordinates' goals. Fiscal Management Competency: demonstrates a personal accountability for financial results through mindful execution of section's budget; engages staff in efforts to contain costs and improve the efficiency and cost‑effectiveness of services; understands the basics of health care financial management; assists in establishing section's budget targets, holds self and other individuals accountable for compliance with annual budget plan; identifies program or service growth opportunities and methodologies to enhance revenues. Qualifications BA/BS in a related field Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) credential or Medical Technologist (MT) credential 5+ years related experience, including 1+ years supervisory experience Salary Min = $82,507.84 Mid = $107,260.19 Max = $132,012.54 Required Credentials Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Medical Technologist (MT) #J-18808-Ljbffr American Society for Clinical Pathology