[ref. a97566804] Laboratory Manager / Blood Bank
Overview:
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Description:
Shift: 7am - 3:30pm
Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking an SBB certified Laboratory Manager with a background in Blood Bank. This individual:
- Oversees day to day operations of clinical or research laboratory(s):
- Develops policies/procedures, oversees training programs, administers budgets, recommends capital equipment purchases, and ensures department meets established laboratory and hospital objectives and complies with regulatory guidelines.
- Ensures preparation for inspections, maintenance of accurate records, procedure manuals, record storage and monitors results of proficiency testing.
- Analyzes laboratory strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and constraints to direct resources to accomplish objectives.
- Manage retention and recruitment.
- Effectively manages employee performance; addresses problems by listening to employees and providing employees with feedback, identifying ways to develop skills to perform their job effectively.
- Develops laboratory wide policies/procedures in accordance with the hospital/ university and regulatory agencies.
- Ensures that departmental productivity meets or exceeds standards for maximum operational efficiency.
- Provides various managerial reports related to laboratory operations, finances, employee training/ competency, safety and infection control.
- Serves as liaison between laboratory and patients, physicians, nurses, staff and other institutions.
Qualifications Needed:
- SBB (ASCP) certification
- Transfusion Service experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science.
- Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
- Five years of medical technology or healthcare experience of which four years in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
- For Medical Technologists, certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), CT(ASCP) (ASCP), MT(HEW), MT(HHS), MT(AMT), MT(NCA), CHT or CHS(ABHI), MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable.
- RN licensure acceptable for non-testing departments.
- For positions managing Laboratory Support Services functions, the following qualifications are acceptable: Bachelor's degree in relevant field, including business (health administration or IT preferred), clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science.
- Five years healthcare experience of which four years in a supervisory capacity is preferred.
- Certification as PBT (ASCP, NHA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
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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.