Assistant Regional Director

LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER•Monroe, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeShare is seeking an Assistant Regional Director who will be responsible for tactical implementation of the region’s strategic goals to drive achievement of key performance indicators (KPI’s). Ensures effective utilization of human resources and fleet resources to maximize blood collection opportunities. Provides assistance and backup to the Regional Director in oversight of the region’s donor recruitment efforts. Follows and ensures compliance with quality, payroll, budgets, and fiscal responsibilities of their operational site.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in business or other related field, and At least three (3) years of relevant work experience, preferably in blood banking; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties of the job
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
Ability to maintain composure and work effectively under stressful situations
Highly organized and demonstrate initiative in fulfilling established duties and responsibilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint); ability to learn and utilize blood banking computer applications

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the supervision and coaching of other employees preferred
Possess a working knowledge or demonstrated ability to learn and apply CLIA, FDA, OSHA and AABB regulations and statutes, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) guidelines for all center departments is preferred

Responsibilities

Directs the execution of the region’s tactical plans, provides direction to blood collection teams, and monitors blood collection operations to ensure achievement of established collection goals.
Routinely communicates with Fleet department for optimization of fleet resources; fields inquiries and reports from supervisors and makes decisions regarding equipment operability in consultation with Fleet department.
Ensures the timely completion and documentation of routine maintenance on all blood collection equipment and mobile collection vehicles (MCV’s), ensuring they are clean, in good mechanical condition, and safe to operate at all times.
Responsible for performing and documenting monthly safety inspections of their region’s facility(ies); initiates necessary corrective actions, monitors implementation, and documents completion of corrective actions.
Accountable for financial aspects of departmental operations to include adherence to budgeted operating expenses; assists in the development of departmental budgets on an annual basis.
Provides assistance and backup to the Regional Director in oversight of blood donor recruitment efforts of the region to ensure weekly and monthly goal attainment; routinely shadows Account Managers to develop and maintain familiarity and proficiency in donor recruitment strategies, techniques and goals.