Blood Bank Hematology Section Supervisor
About The Position
The Blood Bank Section Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the blood bank within the hospital laboratory. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and safe testing, preparation, and distribution of blood products in accordance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include supervising blood bank personnel, maintaining rigorous quality control programs, troubleshooting instruments and testing issues, ensuring full compliance with transfusion service and safety protocols, and supporting training and competency assessments. The supervisor also works closely with clinical teams to support transfusion needs, manages inventory of blood products, and participates in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, testing methods, and procedures.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree in chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, completed and approved ASCP (or equivalent) certification pathway or have satisfied CLIA requirements for HEW certification. Have completed one year in an accredited laboratory training program.
- Associate degree in clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, completed and approved ASCP (or equivalent) certification pathway or have satisfied CLIA requirements for HEW certification. Have completed one year in an accredited laboratory training program.
- Certification eligibility as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician, MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MLT (ASCP), HEW, or CLS (NCA) or equivalent. For individuals having completed certification requirements in 2004 or later, registry required within 12 months of completion of school/training or equivalent education documentation per CLIA standards. Individuals qualified for certification prior to December 31, 2003, are not required to maintain yearly certification.
- At least two years of laboratory experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty with a 4-year degree or four years of laboratory experience in high complexity testing accompanied by a 2-year degree.
Responsibilities
- Supervising blood bank personnel
- Maintaining rigorous quality control programs
- Troubleshooting instruments and testing issues
- Ensuring full compliance with transfusion service and safety protocols
- Supporting training and competency assessments
- Working closely with clinical teams to support transfusion needs
- Managing inventory of blood products
- Participating in the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, testing methods, and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans. Click Benefits Guide to see all available
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Vacation time and holiday pay
- Shift differentials
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
