Supervisor, Lab (Blood Bank)

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and participating in activities related to Blood Bank and the Clinical Laboratory, including supervision of human and financial resources. The Supervisor independently monitors and controls day-to-day operation of the lab, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies. Provides customer-focused service in a safe and professional manner and acts as a liaison with the users of laboratory services and other hospital departments.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current CA Clinical Laboratory Science License

Education:

• Bachelors of science in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of technical experience in Blood Bank
• Previous supervisory, lead or technical specialist experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Blood Bank preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Current clinical and operational knowledge of Laboratory technical and regulatory requirements with demonstrated ability to function as a resource to staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective two-way communication skills (listening and speaking); strong interpersonal skills with staff, physicians, and patients.
• Strong leadership and critical reasoning skills in clinical decision-making, planning and organizing, initiative and ingenuity, creativity, independent decision-making, problem solving, and ability to interpret data.
• Ability to work effectively with physicians and multidisciplinary teams toward achieving a common goal in accordance with established timelines.