Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE
 
Under limited direction, this position is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily technical operations.  This position is also responsible for providing skilled technical support in laboratory services.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.  Is responsible for bringing compliance issues to the attention of management.
 
Assures quality customer service to all customers.
 
Maintains good attendance and punctuality per the absence policy.
 
Hires, supervises, coordinates work schedules, trains, and evaluates performance of assigned personnel.  Identifies and effectively resolves personnel issues.
 
Supervises and participates in the completion of laboratory testing.
 
Ensures equipment is properly maintained and maintenance is documented.
 
Reviews and evaluates production and quality control records (e.g. testing, labeling, and storage).
 
Ensures timely completion and accuracy of laboratory reports.  Performs data entry and record review.
 
Ensures adequate inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents.
 
Assists in reporting and resolving deviations (e.g., errors, quarantine, recall, equipment maintenance, reagent failures and accidents).
 
Assists in development and implementation of educational and training programs.
 
Maintains effective communications with hospitals.
 
Performs all other duties, at the discretion of management, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

 

Knowledge/ Education

 

Bachelor's degree required.

 

Licenses/ Certifications

 

Certification as a Medical Technologist by a recognized certifying agency required or CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.

Certification as a technologist in blood banking (BB) or specialist in blood banking (SBB) preferred.

State licensure (as required by regulations).

 

Experience

 

One year of laboratory experience required. 

 

One year of supervisory experience preferred.

 

Skills/ Abilities

 

Must possess the skills and abilities to successfully perform all assigned duties and responsibilities.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to work in a team environment and participate as an active member of management.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Must have a participative management style, strong team development, and coaching skills.

Must have analytical, statistical, personal organization, and problem solving skills.

Must have proficient computer skills.

 

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EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

 

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to accommodation@bloodsystems.org or call 1-844-220-2612 to let us know the nature of your request. A representative will respond to accommodation requests within two business days.   Please note that this email/phone number is for medical/disability accommodations only and any other inquiries will not receive a response.

 

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Our organization participates in E-Verify, for more information click here

 

All candidates who receive a conditional written offer of employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test in accordance with the Company's established guidelines.

As an essential operation to the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and a science-based organization, Vitalant believes that being vaccinated helps provide protection and care for our employees, our donors, their families, and the broader community.  With this in mind, Vitalant requires employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.  Individuals applying for this position should be prepared to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination mandates of Vitalant and accordingly, will need to be vaccinated as of first date of employment unless approved exemption exists prior to start.

 

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