Laboratory Department Supervisor / Blood Bank

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Laboratory Department Supervisor with a Blood Bank / Transfusion Service background. The role plans, organizes, and directs day-to-day operations for a technical laboratory or functional area, including staff supervision and coordination with laboratory leadership and other hospital departments. The supervisor manages budgets, inventory, vendor selection, operational goals, staffing, employee performance, workflow, quality programs, laboratory procedures, equipment, information systems, and regulatory documentation. The position also supports training, accreditation readiness, research and development, and operational improvement, and performs laboratory tests as required. The shift is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays as needed. The physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying objects up to 25 pounds, and varying amounts of standing, walking, and sitting. Work may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, and other environmental factors; personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required. Travel may be required. Emory Healthcare describes a supportive environment with professional resources, ongoing mentorship, and leadership programs. Benefits include comprehensive health benefits starting on day one, student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs, family-focused benefits, and wellness incentives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science. Other bachelor's degrees may be considered with relevant experience and education, or accepted if the applicant graduated from an accredited medical technology school or has science and math coursework meeting certifying-agency requirements.
A bachelor's degree may be waived for medical technologists certified by ASCP before its bachelor's-degree requirement or for HEW/HHS technologists certified by Health and Human Services.
Four years of experience in medical technology or anatomic pathology, including histology, cytology, or immunohistochemistry.
Blood Bank / Transfusion Service background.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day operations of a technical laboratory or functional area, including staff supervision and coordination with laboratory leadership and hospital departments.
Plan, administer, and monitor capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; review expenditures, take corrective action as needed, and establish inventory control procedures.
Evaluate vendor products, develop selection criteria, and recommend vendors.
Develop departmental short- and long-term goals and objectives; assess strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints; and meet with staff to review progress and future actions.
Manage staff performance and human-resource matters, including determining staffing needs, interviewing and hiring, providing feedback and counseling, orienting and training staff, verifying competency, and developing employee skills.
Monitor workflow and assist with developing laboratory-wide policies and procedures.
Establish area-specific procedures for technical performance and job responsibilities in accordance with regulating agencies.
Oversee quality control and monitor quality-improvement standards and laboratory test results and patient reports as required.
Implement and evaluate operational changes to improve productivity and the quality and efficiency of laboratory services.
Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and instruments, coordinate repairs with service representatives, and recommend new products or equipment.
Approve and process orders for supplies, reagents, and equipment.
Direct maintenance of the laboratory information system database and software enhancements and system checks; monitor data backups and participate in recovery and restoration.
Interpret applicable regulations and direct complete and accurate recordkeeping; review the accuracy and timeliness of patient test results and prepare operational and statistical reports.
Serve on or chair laboratory and hospital committees or clinical pathways, as applicable.
Communicate operational changes to staff and seek input on improvements; meet with laboratory administration, nursing, and faculty regarding operations, research, and customer service.
Develop and present training on employee safety, infection control, leadership development, and new employee orientation.
Prepare the laboratory for inspection or accreditation visits, including staff compliance with policies and procedures and proficiency testing.
Monitor laboratory research and development and assist with developing and implementing new procedures.
Perform laboratory tests as required and other related duties.