Lab Supervisor - Blood Bank

Foundation Health•Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners is seeking an experienced Blood Bank Supervisor. The position is responsible for patient result reporting and laboratory operations in assigned areas, including analysis, quality control and assurance, procedure and instrument implementation and maintenance, problem solving, customer service, and communication. The supervisor collaborates with the health care team to provide quality service and performs the functions of a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Histology Technician, as applicable and needed. The role monitors departmental workflow and works assigned shifts in supervised areas. It manages day-to-day staffing and administration, oversees assigned operations, ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements, and coordinates quality and safety activities. The supervisor also investigates concerns and occurrences, supports continuous improvement, and recommends technical changes in coordination with the section’s Medical Director. The position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The posting lists an hourly compensation range of $50.70 to $81.12, based on experience and education, along with a retention bonus, relocation assistance, and temporary housing for eligible hires.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
At least 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a lead, supervisory, or equivalent capacity.
At least 2 years of experience in high-complexity testing within the relevant subspecialty area: Microbiology, Histology, or Blood Bank.
MLS/ASCP certification or equivalent certification such as ASCP, AMT, HEW, or AAB; if the candidate does not have current U.S. certification, it must be obtained within one year.
Individuals with specialty certification may work only in the discipline of their specialty.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Leadership ability.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience.
Ability to use computer programs for reports and graphs.
Additional related education and experience.
Blood Bank experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily workflow of departmental processes and work assigned shifts in supervised areas.
Maintain the skills needed to perform all positions supervised.
Manage day-to-day staff administration, including timecards, schedules, hiring readiness and processing, staffing levels, staff development and education, FTE status changes, portfolio audits, education completion, corrective actions, and timely termination processing.
Supervise assigned areas, including hiring, orientation, scheduling, educational needs, competency, performance reviews, and disciplinary functions.
Assist the Laboratory Director in resolving systems issues and enforce department policies to address employee problems and conflicts promptly and efficiently.
Ensure compliance, equipment-use, and quality-control standards are met as required by accrediting, state, and federal agencies.
Ensure departmental regulatory requirements are met, delegate duties as appropriate, and provide the director or manager timely information about variances.
Coordinate quality and safety activities, including quality-improvement projects and plans; oversee proficiency and competency testing; and facilitate department activities with the QA and safety committees.
Ensure quality results through evaluation of control materials, instrument maintenance, proficiency-testing analysis and reporting, and review of returned results with the medical director.
Oversee occurrence reports, investigate concerns from physicians, patients, and other customers, and manage follow-up, problem resolution, record keeping, and reporting.
Recommend technical changes and improvements in the section with the section’s Medical Director.
Work with vendors and technical representatives to maintain equipment services and contracts and support product pricing, quality, and future testing needs.
Perform all functions of a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Histology Technician, as applicable and needed.
Perform duties according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide Foundation Health customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating core and leader behaviors.

Benefits

Up to $20,000 retention bonus for eligible new hires; the overview also advertises a $30,000 retention bonus.
Up to $7,500 relocation assistance.
90 days of temporary housing.
Medical insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
401(k) with employer match.
Paid time off.
Annual increases.
FHP tuition assistance.
Student loan forgiveness.
Onsite gym.
Wellness programs.
Discount programs.