Technical Laboratory Supervisor - Blood Bank

Description

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned department/shift. Responsible for coordinating competency in testing and assures testing meets the accreditation requirements from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), CLIA, and JCAHO. Coordinates inventory, reviewing of quality control values, and maintenance records. Serves as a consultant to others regarding accrediting agency compliance for department. Serves as a leader in the processes to train trainers, maintain, or change department instruments and processes. Responsible for coaching, counseling, evaluation of Technologists that work within the department.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science or health related field, with lab internship.
• Must have American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification or equivalent.
• Three years healthcare experience.
• Experience in coordinating people in the performance of testing and be able to troubleshoot instruments or testing devices.

What the Technical Laboratory Supervisor will do

• Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities in the department, within parameters delegated by the Lab Manager, to assure quality test results are delivered to providers.
• Covers the day to day department testing within the hospital.
• Ensures that staff follow proper procedures to maintain patient safety.
• Consults with nursing to investigate and follow up on patient safety issues.
• Oversees department training to deliver the best possible training to operators.
• Assures an adequate inventory of all reagents, quality control, and supplies.
• Collaborates with the Lab Manager to develop, write, revise and implement departmental policies, procedures and protocols.