Supervisor - Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

Responsibilities

Supervisor - Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

Blood Bank of Delmarva

 Christiana Donor Center/Headquarters - Newark, DE

 

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  ***Full Benefits***    The IRL Supervisor position is responsible for technical oversight of the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) and has the responsibility of all aspects of laboratory testing and services. Responsibilities include sample assignment, review of reports, regulatory compliance, and adherence to departmental SOPs. The position will also be tasked with performing moderate to high complexity serological investigations on samples. This position also has general management responsibilities such as payroll approval, scheduling, and ordering supplies. This position is considered “essential” during severe weather or emergency operation events. This position requires evenings, weekends, and on-call scheduled as needed. 

 

• As defined by CLIA/NYSDOH, this position is responsible for pre-analytic, analytic procedures, maintaining records of tests and for reporting test results in a high complexity laboratory.

• This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

• Assign and supervise daily workload and activities of staff members

• Performs moderate to complex serological investigations as needed.

• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system to ensure quality control and proficiency testing meet regulated standards

• Ensure the maintenance of all files, records and forms pertaining to patient and donor testing utilizing computerized systems.

• Monitor and manage the inventory for the efficient distribution of blood and blood products, including rare donor inventories

• Help develop and implement new procedures and policies for the operations of the laboratory

• Participate in all regulatory agencies and internal inspections

• Communicate with enterprise reference laboratories and hospital transfusion services to provide appropriate service and evaluate methods to improve services

• Keep up to date on current blood banking procedures and research to assist/participate in education programs, seminars, workshops. Present or provide consultations on Immunohematology and current transfusion practices to various parties (continuing education students, clients, professional organizations, etc.)

• Orient /train new employees. Supervise competency testing for new and current employees

• Ensure proficiency testing is rotated amongst staff and performed in the same manner as patient/donor samples.

• Provide on-call and weekend laboratory consultation coverage as needed or assigned

• Assist with new computer software, equipment, or test method validation, as required.

• Oversee the temperature monitoring system along with other laboratory supervisors.

• Aids in managing staffing hours and scheduling, including payroll and time off requests, as applicable

• Assist in recruitment and selection of new staff members

• Assist in the evaluation of staff through annual performance appraisal and counsel when necessary.

• Work on special projects as assigned

• Assist in monitoring corrective action and corrective action follow-up for departmental nonconformance reports

• Ensure that the laboratory maintains appropriate supplies, equipment, and reagent inventory

• Provide managerial coverage in the absence of managerial staff

• Exemplifies BBD’s Customer Service Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent field.

 

Related Experience:

• 4 years of blood bank laboratory experience or relevant technical and service-related industry experience supplied or the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Experience should include leadership experience.

 

Preferred Experience:

• Master's Degree.
• SBB Specialist in Blood Banking.
• BB Blood Banking.
• MLS ASCP or BB ASCP.

Overview

Founded in 1954, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) has served the Delmarva Peninsula for 70 years, delivering nearly 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 40 hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. BBD is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17 states and delivers one million blood products to 400 U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200 research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. BBD serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit delmarvablood.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.