Supervisor, Blood Bank (NE) - SJH

CharterCARE Health Partners; North Providence (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CharterCARE Health Partners in North Providence, Rhode Island is looking for a Supervisor for the Blood Bank. The role involves overseeing all blood bank operations, including performance of tests and maintaining department policies. A BS degree in MT (ASCP) with certification eligibility is required, along with 5 years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, be capable of operating laboratory equipment, and possess a keen understanding of financial management related to departmental expenditures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years directly related experience.
• Proficient in various software applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform all testing in the Blood Bank including ABO compatibility testing and antibody detection.
• Responsible for department policy and training of employees.
• Ensure ongoing technical competency assessment.

Skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Financial assessment

Coaching and mentoring

Education

BS, MT (ASCP); ASCP Certification eligible

Job description

Supervisor, Blood Bank (NE) - SJH

CharterCARE Health Partners – North Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Admin/Clerical/Secretarial

About this position

Summary: Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager the Blood Bank Supervisor performs all testing in the Blood Bank including procedures in ABO compatibility testing, antibody detection and identification, and serology. The Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for department policy and procedure, training of employees, staffing, and ongoing technical competency assessment. Must meet per diem requirements set forth by business.

Education

BS, MT (ASCP); ASCP Certification eligible required.

Licensure

None

Experience

A minimum of 5 years directly related experience. Proficient in the use of various software applications is required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to operate laboratory equipment (e.g., pipettes, test tubes, inoculating loops) and adjust instruments to perform laboratory procedures.
• Ability to use an electronic keyboard to operate laboratory instruments and to calculate, record, evaluate and transmit laboratory information.
• Strong organizational and priority-setting skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines.
• Effective interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, considering cultural background, linguistic skills, and age of customers.
• Ability to lead and train employees.
• Ability to create, evaluate and monitor a department budget and make financial assessments and decisions.
• Maintains information confidential (HIPAA).
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to apply responsive customer service skills when interacting with customers of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with peers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of state and national standards (e.g., JCAHO, CAP, AABB and RI Department of Health).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
• Leadership skills in motivating individuals and developing group cohesion.
• Ability to make high-level strategic and complex decisions and assume responsibility for such judgments.
• Coaching, teaching, mentoring and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and Safety

Physical ability to move about the clinical laboratory, perform moderately taxing work, and endure prolonged sitting or standing. Includes lifting more than 50 lbs.