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Stony Brook Medicine · 1 month ago

Shift Supervisor Blood Bank - Day Shift

Stony Brook, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$111K/yr - $145K/yr

12+ years exp

Stony Brook Medicine is a comprehensive tertiary care facility, and they are seeking a Shift Supervisor for their Blood Bank. The role involves supervising laboratory technologists, ensuring effective operation of the Blood Bank, and providing technical and administrative support while adhering to high standards of excellence.

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Responsibilities

Monitoring and maintaining the functionality of the Blood Bank Laboratory Information System WellSky Transfusion to conform to the changing operational and regulatory requirements of the department. Inclusive of database changes, test development and modification, and issues with and enhancements to interfaces and the SBUH Electronic Medical Record (EMR), in accordance with applicable FDA, NYSDOH, AABB, CAP requirements and other relevant regulatory agencies requirements

Assists all areas of the hospital in the interface of the Blood Bank Laboratory Information System WellSky Transfusion with the SBUH EMR to access such screens as order entry and result review

Assists in the development and implementation of new screens and procedures

Auditing and analysis of the Blood Bank Laboratory Information System patient billing. Acts as a liaison with Patient Accounting, Hospital IT etc for problem resolution. Makes any necessary credits and/or debits to patient accounts

Managing and ordering laboratory supplies and reagents. Reviewing and adjusting standing and blanket orders. Reviewing and approving invoices for payment

Researches, investigates, distributes and responds to blood and blood product recall notifications

Preparing staff evaluations and performance programs, as necessary

Completing and maintaining Blood Bank statistical reports

In the absence of the Associate Technical Director, responding to time-sensitive critical requests and communicating with other hospital departments as necessary

Is responsible collectively and individually for accurate filing and record keeping

Assists in training new staff members, particularly other TH Clin Lab Tech Is

Maintain and oversee the BB Quality Program as it pertains to his/her role

Assures that the process of providing blood/blood products to the OR/Perioperative services is effective and efficient

Oversees the inventory process for Blood Bank supplies and reagents. Coordinates inventory management of Blood and Blood products with the BB staff and the Blood Suppliers

Ensures that all Blood Bank protocols and procedures are adhered to

Has the responsibility to interpret Blood Bank protocols and procedures as needed, always considering patient safety as the first priority

Will make decisions, in extreme emergency situations, which are necessary to preserve the life of a patient in the event that time does not permit consultation with the Blood Bank Associate Technical Director and/or Chief, Blood Services

Makes recommendations on reagent purchases, reagent problems, new methodologies and the need or lack of need to institute these methodologies

Coordination of review of the department’s exception report, including initiation of corrective action and notification procedures

Provides supervision during the absence of the shift assigned Lead Tech. Inclusive of work assignments and scheduling as needed

Maintains a general knowledge of safe laboratory practices, as endorsed by the NYSDOH, and conducts oneself in a manner consistent with those practices. This includes using appropriate engineering and administrative controls and/or wearing the appropriate PPE. Assures that all departmental staff abide by these safety protocols

Reviews, learns and understands all applicable CAP, AABB, FDA, NYSDOH, JCAHO etc. standards and regulations

Prepares the Blood Bank laboratory for evaluations, inspections and accreditations

Undergoes specialized training on complex automated laboratory instrumentation inclusive of: Theory of function, Mechanics of operation, Operational maintenance, Trouble-shooting, Emergency repair procedures, Training staff upon completion

Will become familiar with and abide by acceptable time and attendance practices. Will ensure that all departmental staff abide by acceptable time and attendance practices

Identify, document, communicate and initiate corrective action of deviations from department policies and procedures

Qualification

Blood Banking knowledgeBBLIS knowledgeWellSky TransfusionClinical Laboratory Technologist LicenseMicrosoft OfficeSBB(ASCP)Supervisory experienceInterpersonal skillsWritten communication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree clinical laboratory sciences or equivalent

A minimum of 12 years' experience as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in a tertiary care Blood Bank setting in a supervisory capacity

Competency with computer applications, e.g. Microsoft Office (word, excel and PowerPoint) required

Excellent interpersonal and written skills are required. Candidate must be able to think tactically and strategically

Certifications/Licenses: NYSED Clinical Laboratory Technologist License. BB(ASCP)

Preferred

Experience with BB LIS/EMR integration and automated BB test platforms

Certifications/Licenses: SBB(ASCP)

Benefits

Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)

Night shift differential ($15,000)

Evening shift differential ($10,000)

Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)

Geographic Pay ($000)

Generous leave

Health plans

State pension

Company

Stony Brook Medicine

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Stony Brook Medicine expresses our shared mission of research, clinical care and education – a mission embraced by our faculty, staff, researchers, and students.

Founded in 1957

Stony Brook, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees