Blood Bank Supervisor

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$101,300 - $129,100

About The Position

The Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for the proper performance of laboratory procedures within the assigned section and supervises technologists, technicians, and other related personnel. The role schedules and oversees work duties, monitors staffing and budgeted hours, and is accountable for technical work, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. The supervisor also supports staff development, communication, teamwork, and the Hospital’s mission. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The team shares weekend and holiday on-call coverage on a rotating basis. The position requires an associate’s degree in a related laboratory or science field and at least three years of practical laboratory experience including instrumentation. A bachelor’s degree, five years of laboratory experience, blood bank experience, and supervisory experience are preferred.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or a similar field of study.
At least three years of practical laboratory experience, including instrumentation.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to handle confidential materials.
Ability to work at the bench when necessary.
Ability to handle and interpret clinical data.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccine if working in patient-care buildings or in a patient-facing role.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or a similar field of study.
At least five years of practical laboratory experience, including instrumentation.
Blood bank experience.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Schedule work duties and staff, and monitor budgeted hours, including overtime.
Justify overtime in writing within three working days.
Review and improve systems to increase efficiency and eliminate rework and waste.
Oversee all technical work and ensure turnaround time thresholds are met for STAT, urgent, and routine testing.
Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, federal, and state requirements, and participate in and pass proficiency testing.
Keep procedure manuals current and review them annually.
Maintain and control supply and reagent inventory.
Participate in at least one TQM-CQI project and at least one inter- or intra-departmental committee during the year.
Provide an environment of open communication and establish department standards of excellence that are consistently implemented.
Develop, test, implement, and evaluate approaches to meet departmental and institutional goals; integrate healthcare and professional trends into planning.
Recruit, coach, develop, and retain qualified staff, ensure staff meet role requirements, and assist with orientation, education, and training of students, employees, and clinicians.
Create an environment where staff feel valued, appreciated, and recognized, and maintain an effective open-door communication process.
Prepare and monitor budgets for assigned areas.
Support, enforce, and interpret institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
Follow CHOP safety, infection control, and security policies and procedures.
Participate in professional and community activities.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide age-appropriate care and services based on patients’ developmental needs; the posting specifies the applicable patient age range as 0–21.
Work at the laboratory bench when necessary.