Supervisor, Blood Bank (NE) - SJH

Summary: Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager the Blood Bank Supervisor performs all testing performed in the Blood Band including various procedures in ABO Compatibility testing, antibody detection and identification and serology. The Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for all department policy and procedure, training of employees, staffing and ongoing technical competency assessment. Must meet per diem requirements set forth by business.Education: BS, MT (ASCP); ASCP Certification eligible required.Licensure: NoneExperience: A minimum of 5 years directly related experience. Proficient in the use of various software applications is required.Skills and Qualifications:Has the ability to operate laboratory equipment (i.e. pipettes, test tubes, inoculating loops) and adjust instruments to perform laboratory procedures. Is able to use an electronic keyboard to operate laboratory instruments and to calculate, record, evaluate and transmit laboratory information.Has skills in organization and priority setting. Has the ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines.Is able to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers.Is able to lead and train employeesIs able to create, evaluate and monitor a department budget and make financial assessments and decisions.Maintains information confidential (HIPAA)Demonstrated customer service skillsAbility to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customersAbility to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplinesAbility to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teamsSkills in organization and priority settingWorking knowledge/ competence with state and national standards (i.e., JCAHO, CAP, AABB and RI Department of Health).Excellent skills in communication, collaboration, and negotiationLeadership skills in motivating individuals and developing group cohesivenessAbility to make high level strategic and complicated decisions and assume responsibility for such judgmentsSkill in coaching, teaching mentoring and problem solving.Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements:Has the ability to move freely and safely about the clinical laboratory. Perform moderately taxing continuous physical work, often requiring prolonged sitting or standing over several hours. Physical ability including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking and reaching. Physical ability involves lifting more than 50lbs.