Blood Bank Supervisor

Singing River Health System•Gulfport, MS

30d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blood Bank Supervisor plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Blood Bank section of the Laboratory. This position ensures accurate, reliable testing in the section that includes adequate staffing of the section with competent, well trained personnel and ensuring that the equipment and instrumentation in the section are maintained and functioning properly. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or related scientific discipline required.
Registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by AMT or ASCP required.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
A minimum of four (4) years' clinical laboratory experience in medical technology working in the Blood Bank under a qualified medical director.
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities.
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.