Blood Bank Shift Supervisor - Night Shift

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

14d•$111,350 - $141,219•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist I serves as a valuable member of the team, demonstrating the highest degree of technical competence and theoretical knowledge applicable to a comprehensive tertiary care blood bank and transfusion service. This role functions as the Lead Technologist in the Blood Bank, or Blood Bank Supervisor. Under the direction of the Blood Bank Associate Technical Director, the incumbent will supervise other TH Clinical Laboratory Technologists and coordinate support for TH Clinical Laboratory Technologist Is with specific shift responsibilities, acting as the technical resource for the Blood Bank. The position involves performing supervisor duties such as work assignments and scheduling in the absence of the Shift Lead Tech, and standing in for the TH Associate Technical Director when necessary. Qualified candidates will possess superior Blood Banking knowledge, communication skills, and BBLIS knowledge, adhering to high standards of excellence. This position is critical to the Blood Bank's operation and its ability to support essential hospital services like the ED, OR, and ICUs, as well as IT, Clinical Informatics, and Quality Assurance functions. Responsibilities include technical and administrative direction of the Blood Bank, with a focus on the WellSky Transfusion Laboratory Information System and its integration with the SBUH Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The role also involves acting as a Blood Bank liaison to other hospital departments, continuing quality assurance efforts, and serving as a technical, administrative, educational, policy, and procedure resource.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory sciences or equivalent.
A minimum of six years of Clinical Laboratory experience in a tertiary care Blood Bank setting.
Two years of experience in a supervisory/administrative capacity or equivalent (e.g., training technical staff, experience with Standard Operating Procedure writing, inventory management).
Competency with computer applications, e.g., Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Excellent interpersonal and written skills.
Ability to think tactically and strategically.
NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.
BB(ASCP) certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with BB LIS/EMR integration and automated BB test platforms.
SBB(ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Monitoring and maintaining the functionality of the Blood Bank Laboratory Information System WellSky Transfusion to conform to changing operational and regulatory requirements, including database changes, test development, modification, and issues with interfaces and the SBUH Electronic Medical Record (EMR), in accordance with FDA, NYSDOH, AABB, CAP requirements, and other relevant regulatory agencies.
Assisting all areas of the hospital in the interface of the Blood Bank Laboratory Information System WellSky Transfusion with the SBUH EMR for functions such as order entry and result review.
Assisting in the development and implementation of new screens and procedures.
Auditing and analyzing Blood Bank Laboratory Information System patient billing, acting as a liaison with Patient Accounting and Hospital IT for problem resolution, and making necessary credits/debits to patient accounts.
Managing and ordering laboratory supplies and reagents, reviewing and adjusting standing and blanket orders, and reviewing and approving invoices for payment.
Researching, investigating, distributing, and responding to blood and blood product recall notifications.
Preparing staff evaluations and performance programs.
Completing and maintaining Blood Bank statistical reports.
Responding to time-sensitive critical requests and communicating with other hospital departments in the absence of the Associate Technical Director.
Ensuring accurate filing and record keeping, both collectively and individually.
Assisting in training new staff members, particularly other TH Clin Lab Tech Is.
Maintaining and overseeing the BB Quality Program as it pertains to the role.
Ensuring the process of providing blood/blood products to the OR/Perioperative services is effective and efficient.
Overseeing the inventory process for Blood Bank supplies and reagents, and coordinating inventory management of Blood and Blood products with BB staff and Blood Suppliers.
Ensuring that all Blood Bank protocols and procedures are adhered to.
Interpreting Blood Bank protocols and procedures, prioritizing patient safety.
Making decisions in extreme emergency situations to preserve patient life when consultation with the Blood Bank Associate Technical Director and/or Chief, Blood Services is not possible due to time constraints.
Making recommendations on reagent purchases, reagent problems, new methodologies, and the need to institute these methodologies.
Coordinating the review of the department’s exception report, including initiating corrective action and notification procedures.
Providing supervision during the absence of the shift assigned Lead Tech, including work assignments and scheduling as needed.
Maintaining a general knowledge of safe laboratory practices, as endorsed by the NYSDOH, and conducting oneself in a manner consistent with those practices, including using appropriate engineering and administrative controls and/or wearing appropriate PPE. Assuring that all departmental staff abide by these safety protocols.
Reviewing, learning, and understanding all applicable CAP, AABB, FDA, NYSDOH, JCAHO etc. standards and regulations.
Preparing the Blood Bank laboratory for evaluations, inspections, and accreditations.
Undergoing specialized training on complex automated laboratory instrumentation, including theory of function, mechanics of operation, operational maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repair procedures, and training staff upon completion.
Becoming familiar with and abiding by acceptable time and attendance practices, and ensuring that all departmental staff abide by these practices.
Identifying, documenting, communicating, and initiating corrective action for deviations from department policies and procedures.