Supervisor, Blood Bank (NE) - SJH in North Providence, Rhode Island at CharterCARE Health Partners

Summary: Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager the Blood Bank Supervisor performs all testing performed in the Blood Band including various procedures in ABO Compatibility testing, antibody detection and identification and serology. The Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for all department policy and procedure, training of employees, staffing and ongoing technical competency assessment. Must meet per diem requirements set forth by business.

Education: BS, MT (ASCP); ASCP Certification eligible required.

Licensure: None

Experience: A minimum of 5 years directly related experience. Proficient in the use of various software applications is required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Has the ability to operate laboratory equipment (i.e. pipettes, test tubes, inoculating loops) and adjust instruments to perform laboratory procedures.
• Is able to use an electronic keyboard to operate laboratory instruments and to calculate, record, evaluate and transmit laboratory information.
• Has skills in organization and priority setting.
• Has the ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines.
• Is able to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting with patients and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers.
• Is able to lead and train employees
• Is able to create, evaluate and monitor a department budget and make financial assessments and decisions.
• Maintains information confidential (HIPAA)
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to utilize responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams
• Skills in organization and priority setting
• Working knowledge/ competence with state and national standards (i.e., JCAHO, CAP, AABB and RI Department of Health).
• Excellent skills in communication, collaboration, and negotiation
• Leadership skills in motivating individuals and developing group cohesiveness
• Ability to make high level strategic and complicated decisions and assume responsibility for such judgments
• Skill in coaching, teaching mentoring and problem solving.

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements:

Has the ability to move freely and safely about the clinical laboratory. Perform moderately taxing continuous physical work, often requiring prolonged sitting or standing over several hours. Physical ability including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking and reaching. Physical ability involves lifting more than 50lbs.