Laboratory Department Supervisor / Blood Bank

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$46 - $54

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 the day-to-day operations of a technical laboratory or functional area, including staff supervision and coordination with laboratory leadership and other hospital departments. The supervisor manages operational resources and budgets, develops goals and procedures, oversees quality and regulatory compliance, and works to improve the productivity and quality of laboratory services. The position also performs laboratory tests as required and may serve on or chair laboratory and hospital committees or clinical pathways. The schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays as needed. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, carrying objects up to 25 pounds, standing and walking occasionally to frequently, sitting occasionally, and close eye work. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, patient-care or handling injuries, and radiation. Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required; conditions vary by work area and task.

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 experience and other education.
Other bachelor's degrees are accepted if the candidate graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or science and math coursework meets the certifying agency's requirements.
The bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist certified by ASCP before its bachelor's-degree requirement or an HEW/HHS technologist 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.

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 other hospital departments.
Plan, administer, and monitor capital equipment, operations, and personnel budgets; review year-to-date 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; discuss progress with staff and develop future courses of action.
Analyze departmental strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints.
Manage staff and employee performance; resolve human-resources issues, determine staffing needs, interview, and hire staff.
Provide ongoing performance feedback, address problems, orient and train employees, verify competency, identify development needs, and provide formal and informal counseling.
Monitor workflow and assist in 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 within areas of responsibility.
Monitor laboratory test results and patient reports as required; review the accuracy and timeliness of patient test results.
Implement and evaluate operational changes to improve productivity and the quality and efficiency of laboratory services.
Monitor advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and instruments, and coordinate malfunction correction with service representatives.
Research and recommend new products or equipment; approve and process orders for supplies, reagents, or equipment.
Direct maintenance of the LIS database and implementation of software enhancements and system checks; monitor data backups and participate in data recovery and restoration.
Interpret applicable regulations and direct recordkeeping to ensure complete and accurate documentation.
Prepare operational and statistical reports for management and regulatory agencies and provide data to support compliance.
Serve on or chair laboratory and hospital committees or clinical pathways as needed.
Communicate operational changes to staff and seek their input and recommendations for improvements.
Meet with laboratory administration, nursing, and faculty regarding laboratory operations, research, and customer service.
Develop and present training programs 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 the proficiency-testing program.
Monitor laboratory research and development activities and assist with developing and implementing new procedures.
Perform laboratory tests as required and other related duties as required.