Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor

About the role

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality.

Responsibilities

• The Blood Bank Supervisor has the responsibility for the day-to-day operations, compliance, monitoring, and staff mentoring of the Blood Bank Section based on established best practice as well as evidence based blood management and transfusion practices for the Blood Bank Section of the Laboratory.
• Implementing, reviewing and developing policies, procedures and practices on blood bank testing and blood and blood product utilization and management.
• Acting as a technical resource for physicians and other departments.
• Training and maintaining a high level of competency among laboratory staff.
• Evaluating and validating new methods, standards and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state regulatory and corporate regulations and by-laws.
• Maintaining open communication with the Director of Laboratory Services and the Medical Director.

Qualifications

• Completed a baccalaureate degree in medical technology, laboratory science or related fields.
• Completed an internship for Clinical Laboratory Science or Laboratory specialty.
• Current and valid CLS license issued by the State of California Department of Health.
• At least 5 years of training or experience or both in blood banking.
• At least 3 years training or experience in a leadership role.
• Must complete a minimum of 12 continuing education units per year as required by licensure.
• Must be able to perform bench work when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Pay

$51.18 - $81.91 hourly

Schedule

Full Time, Days, Monday – Friday 6:00am‑2:30pm