Blood Bank Supervisor - Clinical Laboratory

Trinity Health MI; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI in Muskegon, MI is seeking a Blood Bank Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations across shifts, manage inventory, quality control, and staff development in the hospital's blood bank.

The role emphasizes coaching MLT/MLS staff, ensuring CAP, CLIA, and TJC compliance, and maintaining departmental policies. This is a great opportunity for an experienced blood banker to expand responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science or health related field, with lab internship.
• Must have ASCP Certification or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of blood bank experience preferred.
• Experience in coordinating people in the performance of testing and be able to troubleshoot instruments or testing devices.
• One to three-year(s) experience of overseeing staff, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities in the department, within parameters delegated by the Lab Manager, to assure quality test results are delivered to providers.
• Coordinates the day to day department testing within the hospital.
• Ensures that staff follow proper procedures to maintain patient safety.
• Consults with nursing to investigate and follow up on patient safety issues.
• Oversees department training to deliver the best possible training to operators.
• Assures an adequate inventory of all reagents, quality control, and supplies.
• Collaborates with the Lab Manager to develop, write, revise and implement departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control coordination

Troubleshooting instruments

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or health related field

ASCP Certification or equivalent

Job description

• Great opportunity for an experienced blood banker to expand their roles and responsibilities!

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Highlights:

• Great opportunity for an experienced blood banker to expand their roles and responsibilities!

The Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the blood bank across all shifts. Coordinates inventory, reviewing of quality control values, and maintenance records. Coordinates and oversees department training and competencies, instrument operation and maintenance, and maintains department policies and procedures. Responsible for coaching, counseling, evaluation of MLT/MLS that work within the department. Responsible for coordinating competency in testing and assures testing meets the accreditation requirements from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, and TJC.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in science or health related field, with lab internship.


• Must have American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification or equivalent.


• Minimum five years of blood bank experience preferred.


• Experience in coordinating people in the performance of testing and be able to troubleshoot instruments or testing devices.


• One to three-year(s) experience of overseeing staff, preferred.

What the Blood Bank Supervisor - Clinical Laboratory will do:

• Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities in the department, within parameters delegated by the Lab Manager, to assure quality test results are delivered to providers.


• Coordinates the day to day department testing within the hospital.


• Ensures that staff follow proper procedures to maintain patient safety.


• Consults with nursing to investigate and follow up on patient safety issues.


• Oversees department training to deliver the best possible training to operators.


• Assures an adequate inventory of all reagents, quality control, and supplies.


• Collaborates with the Lab Manager to develop, write, revise and implement departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.