Laboratory Supervisor Blood Bank Sign on Bonus 10K

Baylor Scott & White Health•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Supervisor oversees routine laboratory activities to ensure adequate staffing and timely testing that meets quality standards. This is a dedicated Blood Bank position at Baylor University Medical Center in downtown Dallas, Texas. The supervisor supports hiring, training, performance evaluations, and payroll, and performs delegated functions as defined by the facility CLIA Director. The position is scheduled for the evening shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The posting offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus to new hires only. Preferred experience is ASCP certification or equivalent and at least five years of hospital Blood Bank experience.

Requirements

Four years of experience, or a bachelor's degree or four years of work experience above the minimum qualification, as specified in the posting.
Must hold one of the certifications or credentials listed in the posting, including ASCP-BB, ASCP-C, ASCP-CG, ASCP-CT, ASCP-H, ASCP-HT, ASCP-HTL, ASCP-M, ASCP-MB, ASCP-SBB, ASCP-SC, ASCP-SH, ASCP-SM, CHS-ABHI, CHT-ABHI, CLS, MLS, MT, SCT, SCYM, or SMB.
Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Statistical and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of safety and infection-control standards.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to make tactical judgments about allocating and directing supervised employees' work within established guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
Ability to train and evaluate the performance of supervised staff.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Nice To Haves

ASCP certification or equivalent with at least five years of Blood Bank experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned subordinates during testing phases and perform delegated functions defined by the facility CLIA Director.
Prepare schedules, coordinate job assignments, and monitor personnel.
Assist with selecting, orienting, training, assigning, evaluating, disciplining, and discharging employees.
Assist in developing laboratory, staffing, and scheduling policies and procedures.
Communicate and escalate staffing issues and other concerns to management in a timely manner.
Monitor the inventory system to ensure necessary supplies are available in appropriate quantities.
Assist with implementing quality assurance programs and maintain standards and records documenting regulatory compliance.
Assist with reviewing quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance records, including corrective actions.
Assist with preparing and monitoring annual budgets.