Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor (MLS)

Supervises the daily operations of department, supervises staff, assists in selection of personnel for hire, performance management, and makes recommendations on discipline and termination. Advanced responsibilities include, but are not limited to, equipment validation and implementation; employee training and competency assessment; and regulatory compliance. Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or another accreditation. Demonstrates subject matter expertise in core laboratory, blood bank, microbiology, or other specialty department.

Supervises the daily operations of department, supervises staff, assists in selection of personnel for hire, performance management, and makes recommendations on discipline and termination. Responsible for CAP, TCJ, AABB, or another accreditation. Reviews quality control and patient results; performs laboratory testing; performs operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrument and equipment. Ensures service level agreements are met through implementation of operational efficiencies in work area. Completes other duties assigned by laboratory director.

Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489 or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491). Meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor.

Experience:

Required: 5 years as medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist in an acute care facility
Preferred: 5 years laboratory supervisory experience

Certifications:

Required: Registered in accordance with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or equivalent). Licensure, as required by State law.

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