Lab Supervisor, Transfusion

Seattle Children's Hospital • Seattle, WA

1d • $52 - $77

About The Position

The Clinical Lab is seeking a Supervisor who will lead and support blood bank operations while ensuring compliance with FDA, AABB, and state regulations. This role involves supervising staff, managing blood product inventory, and coordinating closely with blood suppliers to maintain appropriate stock levels. The position works in close partnership with the transfusion service medical director and physicians to support safe and effective patient care. Prior supervisory experience in a blood bank or similar setting. SBB ASCP certification and experience in a pediatric hospital setting are preferred. Supervise the day-to-day operations of a clinical laboratory section and perform specimen analysis. Select, train, grow, and retain the caliber of staff necessary to achieve the laboratory quality and customer service goals. Ensure maintenance of a safe environment for staff and patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical/medical laboratory science, or medical technology program from an accredited institution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years clinical or research lab experience with progressive increase in responsibility.
• Certification by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or a National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA). Common credentials are granted by ASCP, NCA, or AMT. State Certifications are also acceptable.
• As per the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), for Lab Supervisor performing moderate or high complex point of care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript of the highest level of academic achievement to be on record with Human Resources upon hire.
• For personnel trained outside of the U.S., records of diploma/transcript must provide documented equivalency evaluation by a foreign credentialing agency.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience in a blood bank or similar setting.
• SBB ASCP certification and experience in a pediatric hospital setting are preferred.
• Team leadership experience, supervisory experience, or project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of a clinical laboratory section and perform specimen analysis.
• Select, train, grow, and retain the caliber of staff necessary to achieve the laboratory quality and customer service goals.
• Ensure maintenance of a safe environment for staff and patients.

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees