Blood Bank Manager Job at Lighthouse Lab Services, Mobile, AL

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  • Lighthouse Lab Services
  • Mobile, AL

Job Description

Lighthouse Lab Services has partnered with a premier health system in Mobile, AL and we are seeking a Blood Bank Manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for overseeing the operations and administration of the clinical laboratory testing for the Blood Bank/Transfusion Department . The Blood Bank Manager will create, implement, and manage the policies, procedures and practices for optimal performance of the clinical diagnostics laboratory. This is a great leadership opportunity, where you will have the opportunity to facilitate innovation, manage change, and foster team building to provide the highest quality product for our word-class diagnostics laboratory!

What we are offering:

The schedule for this position: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Salary: $90,000-$110,000/yr

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

 

Job Responsibilities for the Blood Bank Manager: 

  • Direct the daily operational activities of the department name; both the technical and non-technical operations
  • Effectively manage the staffing of the department and monitor the production schedule to ensure adequate coverage and proper use of overtime, and adjust as needed
  • Directly supervisor, train, and mentor supervisors along with responsibility for all departmental staff
  • Ensure the diagnostics laboratory provides market leading service levels, meeting the needs of our clients and corporate service metrics established for TAT
  • Resolve client inquiries and operational issues in a timely manner by consulting with the Medical Director, Technical Director, QA, managers, discipline directors, laboratory directors or corporate operations
  • Ensure laboratory is compliant with corporate, state and federal regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA, State, ISO, etc) related to personnel safety and quality of laboratory testing as well as professional conduct
  • Assist with developing and implementing laboratory procedures and installation of equipment and methods
  • Manage staff including hiring qualified employees, performance management, training and development
  • Ensure effective communication with leadership, clients, sales, corporate operations and all departmental staff
  • Conduct departmental meetings and ensure appropriate departmental communication
  • Investigate deviations from established procedures to ensure effective corrective action
  • Maintain technical knowledge in the assigned department(s) for the laboratory testing

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology is required.
  • ASCP Certification - MLS, CLS or MT is required; SBB - ASCP certification is a plus.
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in transfusion medicine is required; previous manager experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of blood bank clinical lab testing experience
  • Prior supervisor experience managing several direct reports
  • Previous experience managing people leaders is a plus
  • Experience in a high volume clinical laboratory environment is preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP and relevant state regulations
  • Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
  • Proven success in training and developing both technical and non-technical employees
  • Ability to problem solve and provide solutions under minimal supervision
  • Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems and Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal
  • High level of attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  • Comfortability making decisions in a changing environment
  • Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 20 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.
It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Lighthouse Lab Services | 800-838-0602 | lighthouselabservices.com

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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