System Blood Bank Supervisor | Laboratory | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Pascagoula, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Blood Bank Supervisor plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Blood Bank section of the Laboratory. The role ensures accurate and reliable testing, appropriate staffing by competent and well-trained personnel, and proper maintenance and functioning of section equipment and instrumentation. The position is based across Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, and Singing River Pascagoula Hospital. The schedule is dayshift, Monday through Friday, with rotating on-call weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related approved scientific discipline.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by AMT or ASCP.
• At least four years of clinical laboratory experience in medical technology working in the Blood Bank under a qualified medical director.
• Complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, sound assessment and decision-making abilities, emotional stability, and the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage complex situations with attention to detail.
• Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships and demonstrate professional customer service and etiquette.
• Be proficient with computers and standard office technology, including keyboard use, telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when working with patients of all ages.
• Be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends according to hospital needs.
• Meet the described physical demands, including moving around the office and facility, traveling to another facility within the SRHS service area, using repetitive hand and wrist motions, and remaining active for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• SBB (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Laboratory Blood Bank section.
• Ensure accurate and reliable testing in the Blood Bank section.
• Ensure adequate staffing with competent, well-trained personnel.
• Ensure section equipment and instrumentation are maintained and functioning properly.
• Supervise Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, and Laboratory Tech Assistants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager