Supervisor R&T JPS (MLS) - Nights (50234)

The schedule is Monday through Thursday 17:00-03:30

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

The Supervisor of Reference & Transfusion (Supervisor) will report to the Manager and/or designee of Reference & Transfusion (R&T) Services. The incumbent will participate in and give direction to all activities in the R&T Services to include, but is not limited to:

• Support Carter BloodCare’s (CBC) vision, mission and core values

• Maintain compliance with CBC attendance policies and department schedules, as outlined in the CBC Employee Handbook

• Perform testing and services associated with assigned departmental duties. These duties are in the scope of complexity according to accrediting agencies

• Participation in competency, proficiency, and educational opportunities

• Participate in educational instruction of students/employees and competency evaluations of employees

• Participate in critical document review and approval processes

• Participate in scheduling and staffing counsel, resolution, and goal setting

By accomplishing these duties, the Supervisor ensures that daily operations in the R&T laboratories meet and follow all established guidelines, provide excellence in service and meet the needs of all R&T customers.

Regular, full time attendance is required during office hours.

RELIABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY

Deemed reliable and trustworthy through interview and hiring practices of CBC, to include, but is not limited to reference checks and background investigations

EDUCATION

Required:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree in a Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical, Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution, as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489(b)

• Medical Laboratory Scientist Board Certification: MLS(ASCP), BB(ASCP), MLS(AMT), or equivalent board certification

Preferred:

• Specialist in Blood Banking, SBB (ASCP) board certification

EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of transfusion and/or reference laboratory services experience

Preferred:

• Minimum of 2 years of previous supervisory experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Extensive working knowledge of blood bank policies and procedures is required

• Detailed problem solving skills, ability to provide instruction to customers based on the problems presented and provide options for corrective action and proper documentation of the problem and resolution

• The ability to concentrate, understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions. The ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology

• The ability to understand, remember, communicate and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information. The ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines

• Extensive mathematical ability is required including familiarity with laboratory mathematics and computers. The ability to compute, analyze and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes

• Effective organizational skills, ability to organize and p