Blood Bank Supervisor
Ochsner Health
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Blood Bank Supervisor

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Posted:
May 11, 2020
Location:
New Orleans, Louisiana
Type:
Full Time - Experienced
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.  We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. 

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.  Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 

This job assumes responsibility for operation, technical and personnel management related duties for assigned Laboratory section and for solving day to day lab operational problems and notifying Lab Manager/Physician Supervisor of problems as appropriate. This job maintains a patient /client focused section that complies with the standards of accrediting/regulatory agencies; oversees training of all personnel in section and performs technical work as necessary; promotes and ensures compliance with the company and Laboratory policies and practices. Maintains confidentiality of patient and personnel-related information at all times and exhibits a high degree of professional excellence characterized by sound independent judgment, reliability, initiative, flexibility and a high standard of ethics.

Job Duties

  • Coordinates daily operations
  • Supervises, trains and develops department staff
  • Oversees performance improvement and quality control programs
  • Ensures fiscal responsibility
  • Participates in PALM and department projects

 

Education 

  • Required - Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical or biological science


Work Experience

  • Required - 4 years training and experience in high complexity testing in the respective specialty under a qualified Medical Director
  • Experience working in controlled environment, following safety measures to minimize exposure to chemicals, body fluids, blood borne pathogens, etc.


Certifications

  • Required - Current license or temporary license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Generalist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Specialist in the state of practice
  • Meets CLIA and CAP requirements for testing personnel relative to scope of duties
  • Meets CLIA standards as a general laboratory supervisor
  • ASCP certification as a Medical Technologist
  • Any incumbent certified by ASCP on or after January 1, 2004 must successfully complete the requirements of the ASCP’s Certification Maintenance Program
  • Preferred- Current license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Specialist in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

  • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems as well as handle difficult situations
  • Analytical skills necessary to prepare/interpret a variety of management reports, analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment
  • Analytical skills to collect data, perform calculations, maintain system logs and operate laboratory computer equipment
  • Skills to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality service
  • Preferred- Advanced analytical skills necessary in order to analyze complex data and trouble shoot equipment

 

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health System is Louisiana’s largest non-profit, academic, healthcare system. Driven by a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate, coordinated clinical and hospital patient care is provided across the region by Ochsner's 28 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and more than 60 health centers. Ochsner is the only Louisiana hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” across three specialty categories caring for patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide each year. Ochsner employs more than 17,000 employees, over 1,000 physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties and conducts more than 1,000 clinical research studies. For more information, please visit Ochsner.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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