Laboratory Section Chief - Blood Bank

About the role

The Blood Bank Laboratory Section Chief oversees daily operations for the Blood Bank/Transfusion Service and Apheresis Department. The team dispenses over 37,000 blood products annually and performs more than 1,200 therapeutic procedures and cellular therapy collections.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team of technologists, technicians, lab associates, and nurses
• Introduce new testing methodologies and instrumentation
• Manage interdepartmental quality projects
• Maintain regulatory compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
• In lieu of education requirements, equivalent education and training may meet the required qualifications as a CLIA General Supervisor of High Complexity Testing
• Medical Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Scientist certification (MLT, MLS or BB) through ASCP or equivalent certification agency required
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB ASCP) or Master’s Degree in Transfusion Medicine required
• 4 years of experience in related discipline with one year as Team Lead
• Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of clinical laboratory experience in related discipline

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in related discipline
• One year as Team Lead preferred
• Laboratory Certification preferred
• Project management skills preferred

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Team management
• Quality project management
• Regulatory compliance knowledge

Benefits

State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

Pay

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

Schedule

Full time, 8:00am - 4:30pm.