Clinical Laboratory Supervisor

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor (Blood Bank Hematology Supervisor) to oversee the transfusion service and blood bank operations. You will lead technologists and staff, ensure regulatory compliance, manage inventory, and drive QA programs.

The role requires ASCP certification, 5+ years in clinical labs, and a relevant bachelor’s degree with state licensure if required. Competitive benefits and a stable hospital environment are provided.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum five years of clinical laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology per CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Current and valid state license if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the blood bank staff and hematology staff, including scheduling, training, and evaluating performance.
• Oversee storage of blood and blood products, ensure compliance with standards and protocols.
• Implement and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs for safety and accuracy of blood products and transfusions.
• Manage inventory of blood products and supplies, maintain adequate stock levels.
• Confirm safety and effectiveness of blood transfusions and manage adverse reactions.
• Supervise documentation and reporting of blood bank activities and compliance reports.
• Address issues related to blood bank operations, staffing, and compliance concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Staff supervision

ASCP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or MLT (CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489)

Job description

Hours: 8-hour shifts - start time varies between 5am to 9am

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, internally referred to as a Blood Bank Hematology Supervisor, Clinical Lab Supervisor or Blood Bank Supervisor. The Blood Bank Supervisor will oversee the blood bank or transfusion service, ensuring the safe and efficient management of blood products and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the blood bank staff and hematology staff, including medical technologists, technicians, and support staff which will involve scheduling, training, and evaluating performance
• Oversee the storage of blood and blood products, ensure that all procedures comply with regulatory standards and hospital protocols
• Implement and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure the safety and accuracy of blood products and transfusions
• Manage the inventory of blood products and supplies, including ordering, storing, and tracking, confirm that adequate stock levels are maintained to meet patient needs
• Confirm that blood transfusions are performed safely and effectively, and manage any adverse reactions or complications
• Supervise the documentation and reporting of blood bank activities, including inventory records, transfusion statistics, and compliance reports
• Address and resolve any issues or challenges related to blood bank operations, including technical problems, staffing issues, and compliance concerns

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum five years of clinical laboratory work experience required
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
• Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf