What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Providence Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Providence Medical Center, located near I-435 and Parallel Pkwy in Kansas City, Kansas, offers an extensive array of diagnostic and medical care. Key services include nationally recognized cardiovascular care, critical care, surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, pulmonary services, 24/7 emergency services and wound care center. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of Prime Healthcare. For more information visit www.providencekc.com or call 913-596-4000.
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Responsibilities
We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, internally referred to as a Blood Bank Hematology Supervisor Clinical Lab Supervisor at Providence Medical Center a member of Prime Healthcare. The Blood Bank Supervisor will oversee the blood bank or transfusion service, ensuring the safe and efficient management of blood products and services.
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full-Time
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- lead and manage the blood bank staff and hematology staff, including medical technologists, technicians, and support staff which will involve scheduling, training, and evaluating performance
- oversee the storage of blood and blood products, ensure that all procedures comply with regulatory standards and hospital protocols
- implement and monitor quality control and quality assurance programs to ensure the safety and accuracy of blood products and transfusions
- ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards set by agencies such as the FDA, AABB, and other accrediting bodies
- manage the inventory of blood products and supplies, including ordering, storing, and tracking, confirm that adequate stock levels are maintained to meet patient needs
- confirm that blood transfusions are performed safely and effectively, and manage any adverse reactions or complications
- collaborate with other hospital departments, such as emergency services, surgical teams, and laboratory staff, to ensure seamless blood bank operations and patient care
- supervise the documentation and reporting of blood bank activities, including inventory records, transfusion statistics, and compliance reports
- address and resolve any issues or challenges related to blood bank operations, including technical problems, staffing issues, and compliance concerns
- manage hematology department at Saint John Hospital and Providence Medical Center
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- ASCP certification, or equivalent, required
- Minimum 5 years of clinical laboratory experience required
- Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
- Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required
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