Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Manager

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers • Dunwoody, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) Manager in Atlanta, GA. This role involves leading a team of lab professionals who provide specialized transfusion care. The manager will oversee laboratory testing and related activities in an AABB-accredited reference laboratory, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations from agencies such as CLIA, FDA, AABB, HIPAA, and state licensing bodies. The Atlanta IRL is supported by Board Certified Pathologists in Transfusion Medicine and a network of other specialized labs within LifeSouth.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in Immunohematology
• Two years of management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science
• National certification as MT/CLS/MLS with ASCP, AAB, or AMT, including immunohematology
• National SBB(ASCP) certification
• Supervisor's license issued by the state in which the lab is located
• Scientific and technical knowledge from current sources, such as the AABB/FACT/NETCORD Standards and relevant guidance related to FDA, CLIA, and CMA, both state and federal
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations and voluntary accrediting standards related to the operation of clinical laboratories and blood banks
• Basic computer skills and experience with computer programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicates technical information to hospital blood banks, transfusion services, physicians, and other clinical partners to support high-quality laboratory services.
• Ensures technologists are properly trained and competent to perform testing and report results accurately, promptly, and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversees remedial actions when test systems fall outside established performance specifications, ensuring timely resolution and system reliability.
• Verifies that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been completed and the testing system is functioning correctly.
• Monitors workflows related to specimen accessioning, identification, transport, storage, and disposal to ensure adherence to internal and external regulations.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Evaluates and participates in quality assurance programs to monitor and improve factors affecting the quality of laboratory services.
• Assists with obtaining and maintaining laboratory accreditation through accurate documentation, oversight, and adherence to all standards.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
• Access to wages prior to pay day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager