Blood Bank Lab Manager (FT, Days) - Einstein Philadelphia

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the divisional Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Manager plans, directs, and supervises all administrative, technical, and fiscal aspects of the department, including personnel management and the development of laboratory testing to ensure accuracy and reliability of the laboratory function and results. The Manager is responsible for staff development and performance management, budgeting, adherence to metrics and outcomes, supply chain, and revenue cycle. The manager also plans and directs activities to ensure a high standard of care and implementation of sound policies and procedures, including training, budget administration, and employee relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience required.
• 7+ years’ experience in Medical Technology, with at least 1-3 years of supervisory and/or lead experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in related field preferred.
• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Leads Supervisors, Medical Technologists and Medical Laboratory Technicians to maintain a high- functioning, highly efficient department, including the development and maintenance of appropriate clinical competency.
• Responsible for performance management for supervisory, technical, and support staff, including annual performance appraisals, hiring and terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensures department operational efficiencies through appropriate staffing and fiscal accountability.
• Establishes criteria and templates for acceptable analytical performance, including validity of specimens, testing, QA/QC, and results reporting.
• Has sign-off responsibility on these activities (in addition to supervisor).
• Develops laboratory guidelines and procedure manuals to ensure effective instrument and equipment use and testing quality control.
• Ensures standard operational procedures are correct and up-to-date.
• Prepares budget in consultation with director to allocate expenses, control costs, and maintain operations at a level consistent with budgetary guidelines.
• Plans and manages all lab activities in alignment with the department and hospital goals.
• Performs other duties related to laboratory services as assigned.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees