Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
Houston, Texas, United States
Lab Technical Supervisor (SBB)
Job Description
Blood Center Headquarters (La Concha)
Position Title:
Lab Technical Supervisor (SBB)
Hours Per Week:
40
Work Week:
Variable
Shift:
TBD
Driving Position:
No
GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
Location: 1400 La Concha Lane in Houston Texas 77054
$3,500 SIGN-ON BONUS
TITLE/CODE: Technical Supervisor, Consultation & Reference (Specialist in Blood Bank Certification)
DEPARTMENT: Consultation & Reference Laboratory
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Consultation & Reference Laboratory Manager, this position is responsible for all technical aspects of the Immunohematology Reference Lab program, assists in supervision of staff, development and maintenance of policies and procedures and monitoring of quality assurance activities of the department. Involves frequent contact with internal and external customers, requiring good judgment, diplomacy and tact.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
- Organizes and supervises daily technical activities to ensure compliance with AABB IRL standards.
- Function as IRL Technical Supervisor/Consultant (CLIA >88), and maintain departmental documents as required.
- Performs testing and reviews of IRL cases. Performs other duties in the Consultation and Reference Laboratory as assigned.
- Evaluates/Monitors performance and quality of test results.
- Prepares lectures for and actively participates in local/regional industry committees/programs (AABB, ABC, other).
- Manages training and competency programs
- Assists in interviewing, hiring, evaluation, counseling and dismissal of employees.
- Assists in preparation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participates in QC and QA improvements within the department.
- Enforces The Blood Center's policies on EEO, Affirmative Action and Safety/Health.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises all technical aspects of testing performed by Consultation Tech I's, II's, IIIs and Specialists in the IRL program. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting the C&R Manager with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; providing documentation for performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
MLS (ASCP or equivalent) from an accredited program; SBB with a minimum of 3 years recent (within past 2 years) experience in blood banking and immunohematology plus supervisory experience.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED AND KEPT IN PERSONNEL FILE.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) ASCP or equivalent
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION MUST BE PROVIDED AND KEPT IN PERSONNEL FILE.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute percentages and volumes.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent communication skills
Project Management
Computer Literate: Microsoft Office, Safetrace, Safetrace Tx and Business Objects preferred
POSITION DRIVING STATUS
Non Driver
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employees are required to team lift any items in excess of 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock and blood and/or blood components. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and extreme cold. The noise level is usually moderate.
Job duties involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood with a risk of exposure to Hepatitis and HIV.
EEO Statement
The Blood Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.