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Jefferson Health · 3 days ago

Blood Bank Lab Manager (FT, Days) - Einstein Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care and education. The Blood Bank Lab Manager will provide technical assistance to the Transfusion Medicine departments, ensuring compliance with CLIA standards and overseeing laboratory operations to enhance patient care.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

Attends and represents the Laboratory and acts as a liaison for Jefferson at Committee meetings, Nursing/Laboratory meetings, etc., as requested and as deemed necessary by the Lab Administrative Director

Consults with Administrative and Medical Directors at the Northern region to plan short-range and long-range priorities, goals and objectives based on the mission and plan for scope of Laboratory services throughout the North region

Researches and investigates reagent systems, new methods and instrumentation with Medical Directors, Administrative Director, and makes appropriate recommendations regarding use of methods and instruments as evidenced by compliance with regulatory standards and cost savings

Thoroughly investigates problems and incident reports with medical staff, personnel, and/or vendors and initiates corrective action. Reports findings and recommendations to Administrative Director and/or Medical Directors promptly

Responsible for developing, communicating, implementing, and revising policies and procedures for Transfusion Medicine to provide guidelines for operations including protocols, performance criteria, and integration of services. Ensures staff compliance with all policies and procedures, demonstrated by a complete and current Policy and Procedure Manual, minutes, and other records

Manages and assesses systems and services to ensure appropriateness and integration and coordination with other areas

May initiate and recommend disciplinary actions for employees in area of oversight in compliance with Jefferson Human Resource policies

Plans for and recommends space, staffing, orientation, competency, quality assurance, safety, and training and equipment needed by the department to meet patient needs and/or provide other service demonstrated by budget, goals and objectives, reports, and other departmental records. Reports plans to the appropriate Director

Develops accurate reports and statistics and completes special projects in a timely manner

Qualification

CLIA complianceTransfusion MedicineLaboratory managementASCP certificationLeadership skills

Required

Satisfies education experience requirement defined by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)

B.S. in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

At least 5 years of laboratory experience within areas of responsibility required

Previous supervisory experience or leadership role required

Preferred

ASCP or equivalent certification in discipline of responsibility preferred

Benefits

Medical (including prescription)

Supplemental insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995

Philadelphia, PA, US

5001-10000 employees