Supervisor - Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

New York Blood Center Enterprises•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The IRL Supervisor position is responsible for technical oversight of the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) and has the responsibility of all aspects of laboratory testing and services. Responsibilities include sample assignment, review of reports, regulatory compliance, and adherence to departmental SOPs. The position will also be tasked with performing moderate to high complexity serological investigations on samples. This position also has general management responsibilities such as payroll approval, scheduling, and ordering supplies. This position is considered “essential” during severe weather or emergency operation events. This position requires evenings, weekends, and on-call scheduled as needed. As defined by CLIA/NYSDOH, this position is responsible for pre-analytic, analytic procedures, maintaining records of tests and for reporting test results in a high complexity laboratory. This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent field.
4+ years of blood bank laboratory experience or relevant technical and service-related industry experience supplied or the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
Experience should include leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree.
SBB Specialist in Blood Banking.
BB Blood Banking.
MLS ASCP or BB ASCP.

Responsibilities

Assign and supervise daily workload and activities of staff members
Performs moderate to complex serological investigations as needed.
Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system to ensure quality control and proficiency testing meet regulated standards
Ensure the maintenance of all files, records and forms pertaining to patient and donor testing utilizing computerized systems.
Monitor and manage the inventory for the efficient distribution of blood and blood products, including rare donor inventories
Help develop and implement new procedures and policies for the operations of the laboratory
Participate in all regulatory agencies and internal inspections
Communicate with enterprise reference laboratories and hospital transfusion services to provide appropriate service and evaluate methods to improve services
Keep up to date on current blood banking procedures and research to assist/participate in education programs, seminars, workshops.
Present or provide consultations on Immunohematology and current transfusion practices to various parties (continuing education students, clients, professional organizations, etc.)
Orient /train new employees.
Supervise competency testing for new and current employees
Ensure proficiency testing is rotated amongst staff and performed in the same manner as patient/donor samples.
Provide on-call and weekend laboratory consultation coverage as needed or assigned
Assist with new computer software, equipment, or test method validation, as required.
Oversee the temperature monitoring system along with other laboratory supervisors.
Aids in managing staffing hours and scheduling, including payroll and time off requests, as applicable
Assist in recruitment and selection of new staff members
Assist in the evaluation of staff through annual performance appraisal and counsel when necessary.
Work on special projects as assigned
Assist in monitoring corrective action and corrective action follow-up for departmental nonconformance reports
Ensure that the laboratory maintains appropriate supplies, equipment, and reagent inventory
Provide managerial coverage in the absence of managerial staff
Exemplifies BBD’s Customer Service Mission and Core Values.