Blood Bank Lab Supervisor FT Days
About The Position
The Blood Bank Supervisor is charged with the responsibility of implementing, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and practices on blood bank testing and blood and blood product utilization and management; acting as a technical resource for physicians and other department; training and maintaining a high level of competency among laboratory staff; evaluating and validating new methods, standards and equipment: compliance with federal, state regulatory and corporate regulations and by-laws; and maintaining an open communication with the Director of Laboratory Services and the Medical Director. JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK's cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including: Emergency care 24/7 Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology Cardiovascular services Maternity care and pediatric services Ambulatory surgery center Imaging services Outpatient Rehabilitation Center The Blood Bank Supervisor has the responsibility for the day-to-day operations, compliance, monitoring, and staff mentoring of the Blood Bank Section based on established best practice as well as evidence based blood management and transfusion practices for the Blood Bank Section of the Laboratory.
Requirements
- Completed a baccalaureate degree in medical technology, laboratory science or related fields.
- Completed an internship for Clinical Laboratory Science or Laboratory specialty.
- Current and valid CLS license issued by the State of California Department of Health.
- At least 5 years of training or experience or both in blood banking
- At least 3 years training or experience in a leadership role.
- Must complete a minimum of 12 continuing education units per year as required by licensure.
- Must be able to perform bench work when needed.
Responsibilities
- implementing, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and practices on blood bank testing and blood and blood product utilization and management
- acting as a technical resource for physicians and other department
- training and maintaining a high level of competency among laboratory staff
- evaluating and validating new methods, standards and equipment
- compliance with federal, state regulatory and corporate regulations and by-laws
- maintaining an open communication with the Director of Laboratory Services and the Medical Director
- day-to-day operations, compliance, monitoring, and staff mentoring of the Blood Bank Section based on established best practice as well as evidence based blood management and transfusion practices for the Blood Bank Section of the Laboratory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
