Blood Bank Manager / Blood Bank Operations Manager

Job Description

Title: Blood Bank Operations Manager

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Location: Bay Area, California

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Overview:

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• Prove people management experience.
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• Will manage 4 Sups and a team of about 40, including 15 CLS and 20 CLT.
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• Multiple clients and 24/7 operations.
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What you will do:

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• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Testing Laboratory, including infectious disease testing, product QC, and operations support.
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• Directly manage department structure and suggest changes for increased efficiency, service, quality, and team member engagement.
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• Collaborate with department supervisors to set goals and timelines.
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• Perform complex testing on samples and oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation.
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• Write/revise SOPs, training plans, and identify workflow efficiencies.
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• Develop training materials and assess team competency.
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Implement quality control programs and ensure compliance with regulations.

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• Prepare technical reports for management and hospital personnel.
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• Manage a team of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, supervisors, and support staff.
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• Design work schedules, delegate responsibilities, and conduct human resource management tasks.
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• Ensure strong performance of external blood testing revenue business line.
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• Make staffing and operational decisions based on customer demand and utilization patterns.
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• Implement policies and procedures, manage budgets, and promote service excellence.
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• Observe privacy and security policies to protect sensitive information.
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Education Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or life science
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Required Experience Qualifications:

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• 1+ to 2 years of supervisory experience
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• 5+ to 7 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab or blood center
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Licenses and Certifications:

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• Clinical Laboratory Scientist - CLS required Upon Hire or
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• CLS – MTA - California Clinical Laboratory Scientist required Upon Hire
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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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• Basic knowledge of immunohematology, chemistry, virology, and blood banking principles
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• Familiarity with federal and state regulations, AABB Standards, and cGMPs
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• Analytical thinking and ability to project and implement departmental goals
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• Demonstrated integrity, ability to build effective teams, and deliver results
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Keywords: Laboratory, Blood Bank, San Francisco, San Jose, Laboratory Management