Mobile Operations Supervisor

Lifeshare Blood Center; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Employer base retirement and matching

Employee wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lifeshare Blood Center in Baton Rouge seeks a Phlebotomist to serve as Mobile Operations Supervisor. You will perform blood collection and lead the mobile team to meet collection goals while upholding quality and customer service standards.

The Supervisor decides on scheduling, safety, policies, and public relations, engaging with donors, phlebotomists, other teams, and the public daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least 3 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• At least 6 months of team captain or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection procedures from various donor categories, including demographic info, mini-physical, venipunctures and donor observation.
• Administers post-venipuncture care and donors requiring reaction management or refreshments.
• Supervises team members: assigns duties, schedules hours, approves/denies time-off requests.
• Manages personnel activities: interviewing, hiring, coaching and performance reviews.
• Provides training and maintains documentation for mobile collections staff.
• Monitors budgeted expenses, overtime and timesheets; supports annual budgeting.
• Routinely drives a mid-sized bus/van (non-CDL) to remote worksites with staff and gear.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Team supervision

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BTR - Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School or equivalent

Job Category: Other

Job Summary

LifeShare is seeking a phlebotomist for our Mobile Operations Supervisor. This position performs phlebotomy procedures and leads the mobile operations team in the collection of whole blood and selected blood components, ensuring adherence to quality standards, exceptional customer service and achievement of collection goals. The Supervisor makes decisions relative to scheduling, safety issues, Company policies, and public relations. Requires constant interaction and contact with donors, other phlebotomists, other Blood Center teams, and the general public.

Primary Job Duties

• Performs procedures associated with the collection of blood from various donor categories; includes obtaining demographic information and medical history, performing mini-physical examination, venipunctures, and observing donors for reactions.
• Administers post venipuncture care to donors, ranging from serving refreshments to caring for donors who may have any type of reaction related to the blood donation process.
• Provides immediate supervision to team members, to include assigning duties, scheduling work hours, and approving/denying requests for time off to ensure staffing levels are adequate.
• Manages personnel activities, to include interviewing, hiring, coaching, counseling, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
• Provides adequate training and in-service programs and maintains documentation for mobile collections team members to maintain a high degree of proficiency.
• Accountable for adherence to budgeted operating expenses, overtime and close supervision of time sheets to ensure adherence of scheduled work hours; may assist in the development of departmental budgets on an annual basis.
• As needed, routinely drives a mid-sized bus or van (non-CDL) to transport team members, equipment and supplies to and from remote worksites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least three (3) years of phlebotomy experience; phlebotomy certification preferred; generally requires at least 6 months of experience as a Team Captain, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the job; prior supervisory experience desired
• Must be familiar with or demonstrate ability to learn all FDA regulations governing blood banking, AABB standards, OSHA regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence and meet driver eligibility criteria as specified in our Company driving policy
• Must demonstrate a positive approach toward donors, technicians and other staff members, acting in a highly professional manner at all times
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, punctual, and have demonstrated effective organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of donor information at all times
• Requires completion of in-house driver training program, including record of road test

Beginning base salary is $44,000 - $52,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance
• employer base retirement and matching contributions to the retirement plan
• employee wellness program
• and paid time off