Manager Blood Center

Job Summary

At Lee Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our community and this starts with strong, mission-driven leadership. As the Manager of our Blood Center, you will oversee the vital operations that ensure a safe and steady blood supply for patients across Southwest Florida. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape strategy, and make a direct impact on lives every single day.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical operations of mobile and fixed-site blood collections, including planning, staffing, workflows, and quality oversight.
• Oversee apheresis services - develop protocols, ensure compliance, and monitor safety and performance metrics.
• Partner with the Laboratory Medical Director, Blood Center Director, and System Lab leadership to define and achieve strategic goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and best practices across all donor operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop your team - inspire high performance, continuous learning, and staff engagement.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, cost controls, and operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years supervisory/management experience in a blood center or laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of apheresis procedures (operation, safety, troubleshooting).
• Experience in blood collection / donor services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) background or clinical experience.
• Certified SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking) or eligibility for certification.
• Experience with mobile blood drives and fixed-site operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. / B.A.) OR equivalent advanced education/training in a relevant field.

Pay & Schedule

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $31.15 - $42.04 / hour

Benefits

Lee Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

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