What are the responsibilities and job description for the MGR - LABORATORY- BLOOD BANK position at UHS?
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region. U.S. News & World Report has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.
In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.
Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation U.S. News & World Report bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average. GW Hospital received the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. *GW Hospital is the only hospital in Washington, D.C., to be recognized for this service line.
Children’s National Hospital, GW Hospital’s NICU partner, was recently ranked the number two hospital in the country for neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. In addition to these recent U.S. News & World Report recognitions, GW Hospital also provides high-quality care in the region through its designation as a Level I Trauma Center and designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
The mission of GWU Hospital is to provide the highest quality of healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible along with the Director for the operational management and strategic planning of a specific laboratory section. in this case, the Blook Bank. Has 24/7 accountability and responsibility along with director for assigned area(s) of responsibility. Plan, manage, organize and coordinate Laboratory services. Subject matter expert and the technical resource for designated specialized area. Responsible for the design and oversight of highly reliable laboratory operations including accountabilities for quality of care, standard work and employee experience and competence. Accountable for role modeling principles defined in GW Hospital Standards of Excellence in creating a culture of compliance, ethics and integrity.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor degree in science or Medical Technology
Completion of training program in specialty preferred
Eight years of progressively responsible Lab experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience
