Overview

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Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. Emory Medical Laboratory supports the Emory Healthcare missions of clinical care, education, and research. 

Emory Healthcare is currently seeking a Laboratory Transfusion Assistant Director to support Transfusion Services, Cellular Therapy, and Hemapheresis at Emory University Hospital and Transfusion Services at Emory University Hospital Midtown. 

Description

Laboratory Transfusion Assistant Director

Ideal candidates will be experienced Medical Technologists with supervisory experience. Transfusion Services or Blood Bank experience is strongly preferred. 

Shift: 8:00am- 4:30pm

Job Description:

• Directs, manages, coordinates and monitors activities and operations related to the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine including management of staff and assigned projects.
• Develops and implements strategic goals and objectives.
• Assists in developing departmental short and long term goals and objectives.
• Analyzes departmental strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints.
• Assists in establishing, revising, administering and communicating policies, procedures and related forms in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in medical technology or a chemical, physical, biological science or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Business or Healthcare Administration is preferred.
• Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), or categorical MLS (ASCP), MT (HEW), MT (HHS), MT (AMT), MT (NCA), HTL (ASCP) OR 5 yrs. of direct laboratory management .
• Six years of medical technology experience which must include five years in a supervisory capacity preferred.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.