Blood Bank Supervisor
Company: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
Location: Evansville
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Blood Bank Lab Supervisor Location: Ascension St. Vincent
Evansville3700 Washinton Ave Evansville, IN Schedule: Monday -
Friday - 8:00AM-5:00PMSign-on Bonus: $10,000*Proof of COVID-19
vaccination will be requiredResponsible for the scheduling and
supervision of the non-exempt lab personnel on multiple shifts.
Accountable for quantity and quality of specimens handled and test
results.
1. Oversees staff and activities of the department,
distributes/assigns work; determines priorities; schedules
non-routine procedures; performs personnel related functions
(hiring, firing, discipline, training, etc.).2. Performs
advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques.
May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluates
methodology, makes recommended changes and assists in test
interpretation. Determines if further testing should be done on
samples or if test should be repeated.3. Checks/approves all
specialized and problem reports for accuracy, following up with
appropriate correct action.4. Initiates quality-control measures
and monitors quality of work for adherence to laboratory
standards.5. Performs duties of technologist as necessitated by
absence or peak workload.6. Completes special projects as
requested, e. g., state, national, and/or blood supplier surveys,
statistical reports, studies, research, etc.7. Must be
knowledgeable of AABB, CAP FDA (cGMP) and NJDOH regulatory
guidelines for the Transfusion Service and Blood CenterPerformance
Improvement & Quality Assurance:
- Compile and maintain data for process improvement (PI)
dashboards as per Quest, Hospital, and/or regulatory needs.
- Investigate any PI outliers, create corrective action plans,
audit said corrective actions, and deem its efficacy.
- Review non-conformances, unplanned deviations from policy, and
act upon as deemed appropriate or necessary.People Management:
- Perform recruitment, interviewing and on-boarding tasks to
successfully bring in new team members.
- Supervise new team member training throughout the Transfusion
Service to ensure competence through stringent assessment prior to
working independently.
- Schedule all clinical laboratory team members, ensure correct
balance of skills within all lab benches daily while maintaining
FTE budget.
- Address performance problems using defined disciplinary process
to ensure compliance with Quest lab and HMH policies.
- Perform annual performance assessments for all assigned team
members to include comprehensive review of year's work.
- For new employees, ensure required 6-month assessments are
performed and staff is deemed competent in applicable
task(s).Technical Expertise:
- Expert troubleshooting in all phases of Transfusion Service
testing including instruments, equipment, reagents, testing
methodology and LIS.
- Continually maintain a state of inspection-readiness for AABB,
CAP, and NJDOH by ensuring all QC and QA tasks are performed
accurately and according to a defined policy and schedule.
- Review and ensure department is complimented with any new or
revised standards or regulations published at defined
intervals.
- Design and implement an appropriate validation plan of new
equipment, reagent(s), or significant workflow initiative.
- Perform method-to-method correlation studies or tests according
to regulatory standards.
- Seek out and investigate opportunities for advancement or
improvement of the equipment or technology used in the Transfusion
Service.Policies and Procedures:
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of new protocols,
policies, and procedures.
- Ensure document control is always maintained to meet regulatory
requirements.
- Ensure annual review of SOPs with appropriate
documentation.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Work Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years in Immunohematology/Blood Bank.Preferred
Work Experience:
- Previous Supervisory experience preferred.
- Blood Donor Center experience preferred.Physical and Mental
Requirements:
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time.Knowledge:
- Knowledge of AABB, CAP and FDA regulatory guidelines for the
Transfusion Service and Blood Center.Skills:
- Ability to work with hospital and laboratory personnel in
meeting the standards for clinical testing
- Ability to lead subordinate staff in the performance of their
duties.
- Ability to work with and communicate effectively with
physicians, hospital and company leadership, staff, and
customers.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements concurrently.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a very dynamic team environment.
- Strong client interaction skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Supervise
non-exempt lab personnel and new team member training throughout
the Transfusion Service to ensure competence prior to working
independently.EDUCATION Bachelor's
Degree(Required)LICENSECERTIFICATIONS ASCP CertificationWhile we
appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept
unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible
for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has
sent an unsolicited resume.2024-54696
Keywords: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Evansville , Blood Bank Supervisor, Other , Evansville, Indiana
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