Blood Bank Supervisor

About the role

SHIFT: Day (United States of America)

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

The supervisor is held responsible for the proper performance of all laboratory procedures within his/her Section; supervises technologists, technicians, and other related personnel; schedules work duties; and supervises performance of such duties.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
• The team also shares weekend/holiday on call coverage on a rotating basis

What you will do

• Schedule work duties
• Justifies overtime in writing within three working days
• Schedules staff, monitors and maintains budgeted hours including overtime
• Constantly reviews and improves systems for increased efficiency and eliminates rework and waste.
• Responsible for all technical work performed
• Ensures that established turnaround time thresholds are met for STAT, urgent, and routine testing
• Assures that licensing and accreditation requirements are in full compliance
• Participates and passes all proficiency testing
• Stays within federal and state guidelines
• Ensures all procedure manuals are up to date
• Reviews procedure manuals annually
• Maintains and controls supply and reagent inventory
• TQM-CQI
• Participate in at least one TQM-CQI project
• Inter/Intra-Departmental Committees
• Participate in at least one committee during year
• Provides an environment of open communication
• Uniform Standards for Managers
• Establishes department standards of excellence; assures consistent implementation by all staff.
• Establishes integrated systems which improve services and are supportive of the Hospital's mission.
• Develops, tests, implements, and evaluates new and creative approaches to meeting departmental and institutional goals.
• Integrates trends in healthcare and own profession to forecast future departmental and institutional needs for program development, space, and financial resources.
• Creates/supports an environment that fosters teamwork, cooperation, respect, and a wide array of perspectives and backgrounds.
• Recruits, coaches, develops, and retains qualified, competent staff. Ensures staff meets all requirements of position.
• Assists with orientation, education and training of students, employees, and clinicians in laboratory processes and procedures
• Creates and maintains an environment where staff feel valued, appreciated, and recognized.
• Demonstrates an effective open door communication policy and process with staff.
• Prepares and monitors budget(s) for assigned area(s).
• Supports, enforces, and interprets institutional/departmental policies and procedures.
• Compiles with CHOP safety, infection control and security policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
• Participates in professional and community activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to render age-appropriate care and services based on patients' developmental needs. If applicable, please state the specific age range of patients (0-21)

Education Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT), Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or similar field of study. Required
• Bachelor's Degree Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), or similar field of study. Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of practical laboratory experience including instrumentation - Required
• At least five (5) years of practical laboratory experience including instrumentation - Preferred
• Blood Bank experience Preferred
• Supervisory experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers (Required proficiency)
• Ability to handle confidential materials (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work the bench when necessary (Required proficiency)
• Ability to handle and interpret clinical data (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated leadership ability (Required proficiency)
• Must possess critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills (Required proficiency)
• Strong communication and organizational skills (Required proficiency)

Additional information

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Salary Range

$101,300.00 - $129,100.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

This job is eligible for an incentive program.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.