Reference Lab Supervisor

The Blood Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Full benefits package

Paid holidays

Employer contributed retirement plan

Job summary

The Blood Center in New Orleans is seeking a Reference Laboratory Supervisor to lead our Reference Lab team. You will oversee routine and complex transfusion testing, manage validation of new equipment, and ensure high-quality patient results.

The role requires supervisory experience in blood banking, SBB/ASCP certification, and an MT license. Join us to support area hospitals with accreditations, extensive rare unit inventories, and ongoing staff training while contributing to our mission of

Qualifications

• Experience in blood banking supervision.
• SBB certification or MT ASCP preferred.
• LA CLS license.
• Immunohematology knowledge at intermediate to advanced level.
• Two years supervisory experience in blood banking or at least five years of medical technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner in decision making.
• Resolve discrepant serologic patient results.
• Perform routine transfusion service testing.
• Perform complex antibody identification.
• Perform molecular genotyping.
• Oversee the reference/transfusion laboratory operations and ensure testing per regulatory standards.
• Maintain inventory of rare and frozen units.
• Assist in validation of new equipment and writing SOPs.
• Update SOPs in line with regulatory changes.
• Evaluate staff performance and train new personnel.

Skills

Laboratory supervision

SBB certification

LA CLS license

Immunohematology knowledge

Communication skills

Staff training

Education

BS in Medical Technology or Science

MT (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) SBB

Job description

The Blood Center Reference Laboratory team helps save lives every day! We are at the forefront of patient care and provide ongoing training plus an engaged and responsive Management team!

We are looking for a Reference Laboratory Supervisor at our New Orleans location. Come lead our dynamic team in assisting area hospitals in saving lives!

Responsibilities

• You will be a partner in decision making
• You will resolve discrepant serologic patient results
• You will perform routine transfusion service testing
• You will perform complex antibody identification
• You will perform molecular genotyping
• You will be at the forefront of transfusion medicine at an accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
• You will maintain our extensive inventory of rare and frozen inventory
• You will assist in validation of new equipment

Qualifications

• Previous Laboratory supervisory experience
• An SBB certification
• LA MT CLS license
• Intermediate to advanced immunohematology knowledge

The Blood Center pays a competitive starting wage and full benefits package including paid holidays, health, dental and life insurance on date of hire, paid time off after six months and an employer contributed retirement plan.

If you meet the above qualifications and would like to work for an organization that cares about its employees and the community please apply for the Reference Lab Supervisor position online at www.thebloodcenter.org.

EOE/AAE

Position Details

• POSITION TITLE: Reference Lab Supervisor
• DIVISION/DEPT: Reference Lab (New Orleans)
• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Reference Lab Manager
• DATE NEEDED: Immediately

Primary Function

Oversee the operation of the reference/transfusion laboratory, assure that all testing, both routine and complex, are performed in accordance with regulatory agencies, aid staff in obtaining rare donor units through ARDP and maintaining a frozen inventory of rare units in-house, ensure quality control is performed by competent staff appropriately and on time, assist in validation of new equipment and writing of new SOPs, update current SOPs in accordance with changes in regulatory standards, evaluate staff performance and assist in training of new personnel.

Qualifications

Licenses: MT (ASCP) or equivalent or MT (ASCP) SBB preferred and LA CLS license

Education: BS degree in Medical Technology or Science with appropriate credentials, MT (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) SBB

Experience: Two years supervisory experience in blood banking or at least five years of medical technology experience

Specific Skills: Computer knowledge and good communication skills, ability to consult with staff and clients on transfusion related issues, ability to organize and manage both staff and time, extensive blood bank knowledge and critical thinking and problem solving skills