Blood Bank Lab Supervisor

Labcorp•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LabCorp is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor to join our Blood Bank team at Ascension St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. This role involves supervising the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring accurate and timely laboratory testing, and directly supervising, training, and mentoring laboratory personnel. The supervisor will monitor daily workflow, schedule assay coverage, resolve production errors, and engage in continuous process improvements. Responsibilities also include ensuring equipment maintenance through Quality Control, preparing Quality Assurance records, evaluating new process improvements, conducting regular meetings with direct reports for coaching and feedback, performing bench work as needed to maintain proficiency, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Administrative duties such as processing payroll and maintaining personnel files are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology
5 or more years of experience as a blood bank Technologist/Technician
TN supervisor license
4 or more years of experience supervising or leading a team
Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Nice To Haves

ASCP or AMT certification
Non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirement

Responsibilities

Supervise the day to day operations of the Department/Lab Name department
Ensure laboratory tests are accurately performed and results are reported in a timely manner
Directly supervise, train, and mentor laboratory personnel of the department
Monitor daily workflow in the lab and schedule adequate assay coverage
Responsible for ensuring all shifts in the department are properly staffed
Research and resolve any production errors while escalating when necessary
Engage in continuous process and service level improvements
Ensure all equipment is being properly maintained through Quality Control
Prepare and maintain Quality Assurance records and documents
Evaluate new process improvements and make appropriate recommendations
Meet regularly with direct reports to provide coaching and feedback for their development
Perform bench work as needed and maintain proficiency/competency in technical operations
Ensure all work is in accordance with state and Federal regulations
Responsible for administering and managing policies and procedures
Process and maintain payroll and personnel files, and administrative duties as needed