Manager - Blood Bank

Responsibilities

• Provides Blood Banking testing support to the Clinical Laboratory Department.
• Supervises the daily operation of the department.
• Provides consultative services to the Technical and Medical Staff.
• Oversees the Departments performance improvement program.
• Participates in Hospital Interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives such as Transfusion Committee.
• Is responsible for the fiscal and technical management of the section.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Affirms staff competency and completes performance evaluation in a timely manner.
• Ensures the accuracy of patient results.
• Reviews the quality control taking corrective action when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance and corrective actions.
• Ensures the performance of proficiency samples are within established regulatory compliance.
• Maintain policy and procedure manuals current.
• Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness and human resources.
• may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and POC.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or Biology, concentration in the Sciences.
• Registration: MT ASCP or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of Blood Bank experience. New Jersey State approval to fill this role.