Blood Bank Hematology Section Supervisor

Gateway Regional Medical Center; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 35,418 - 57,377; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holiday time

Job summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City is seeking a Blood Bank Section Supervisor to lead operations in our laboratory's transfusion services.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with high standards of quality and safety, while providing direction and oversight. This position offers a full-time schedule with 10-hour day shifts and requires strong leadership and expertise in blood bank management.

Compensation ranges from $25.71 to $41.65 per hour, informed by education and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong blood bank expertise and management skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of high-complexity laboratory experience.
• Certification eligibility as MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily blood bank operations and personnel.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Oversee quality control and assurance programs.
• Manage blood product inventory and distribution.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science

Job description

Join the Laboratory Team at Gateway Regional Medical Center

Blood Bank Section Supervisor

Full-Time | Days | 10-Hour Shifts | Granite City, Illinois

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, we believe high-quality patient care depends on the strength of our behind-the-scenes clinical teams.

Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare services to our community while promoting wellness, healing, and excellence. Our Laboratory team plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and safe diagnostic services that directly support patient care decisions.

If you are an experienced laboratory professional with strong blood bank expertise and a passion for quality, safety, and team leadership, we invite you to join our team.

Why Join Gateway?

• Competitive hourly pay: $25.71–$41.65 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Shift differentials where applicable
• Stable day shift schedule (10-hour shifts)
• Supportive leadership and collaborative laboratory environment
• Opportunity to lead quality and process improvement initiatives

Position Summary

Gateway Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Blood Bank Section Supervisor to oversee daily operations within our hospital laboratory’s transfusion services area.

In this role, you will provide leadership and oversight for blood bank operations, ensuring the accurate, timely, and safe testing, preparation, and distribution of blood products. You will be responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting staff development, troubleshooting complex testing and instrumentation issues, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient safety.

This position is ideal for a laboratory professional who thrives in a leadership role and is committed to excellence in transfusion medicine.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily blood bank operations and laboratory personnel
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards
• Oversee quality control and quality assurance programs
• Troubleshoot testing systems, instrumentation, and workflow issues
• Manage blood product inventory and distribution processes
• Support staff training, competency assessment, and professional development
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinical teams on transfusion needs
• Participate in implementation of new technologies and testing methods
• Maintain accurate documentation and laboratory records

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology OR
• Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology
• Completion of an accredited laboratory training program required

Certification

• Certification eligibility as MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), HEW, CLS (NCA), or equivalent
• Certification required within 12 months of eligibility per CLIA standards (if applicable)

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of high-complexity laboratory experience with a bachelor's degree OR
• Minimum of 4 years of high-complexity laboratory experience with an associate degree

Schedule & Location

Position: Blood Bank Section Supervisor

Department: Laboratory

Status: Full-Time

Schedule: Day Shift | 10-hour shifts | 40 hours per week

Gateway Regional Medical Center
2100 Madison Avenue
Granite City, IL 62040

Compensation

$25.71–$41.65 per hour

Compensation is determined based on education, experience, certifications, and relevant skills. Final offers are made through our compensation process to ensure fairness, internal equity, and alignment with qualifications.

Join a team where your expertise directly supports life‑saving care and where your leadership helps ensure the highest standards in patient safety and transfusion services.