Supervisor, Immunohematology Reference Lab

4 weeks ago


Providence, United States Rhode Island Blood Center Full time

Overview:

In 1979, the Rhode Island Blood Center was established by the hospitals in Rhode Island as a private, not for profit agency to collect, test, and distribute blood products. Today, the Rhode Blood Center is a division of New York Blood Center and is among the nation's premium providers of blood products and services and an integral part of the Rhode Island community's health care system. As of December 2018, the Rhode Island Blood Center employs approximately 320 full- and part-time employees. Our employees are committed to the Blood Center's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood for patients within our community. We seek individuals who are caring and compassionate, who take pride in their work, and are looking for a rewarding experience. At the Rhode Island Blood Center, you not only have a job but also the opportunity to make a difference.

Responsibilities:

Assign and supervise daily workload and activities of IRL staff.
Review, interpret and report results prepared by staff.
Perform immunohematological test procedures on patients and donors to resolve complex serologic problems.
Write patient consultation reports including transfusion recommendations/suggestions sent to hospital blood bank supervisors and Medical Director and coordinate with blood bank supervisors to provide the safest blood products for patients with red cell / antibody problems.
Maintain adequate inventories of reagent antisera, reagent red blood cells, chemicals, equipment/instruments and laboratory supplies. Procure and maintain rare red blood cells and rare antisera inventories. Represent RIBC in American Rare Donor Program (ARDP) activities.
Assist Director and Manager in budget planning and long-term Capital equipment needs(s).
Maintain rare donor inventories. Initiate notification of problem donors (ABO Subgroups, positive DATs, rare donors, etc.). Manage rare and unusual donors/blood through coding/classification to maximize the effective use of rate and unusual blood types.
Assure compliance with AABB Standards as an Immunohematology Reference Laboratory.
Maintain all files, records and forms pertaining to patient and donor testing in accordance with RIBC policies and appropriate regulatory requirements.
Write and/or revise IRL procedures/policies in accordance with RIBC policies and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement new procedures and policies. Assist in developing and maintaining computer programs for department. Perform data collection.
Keep up-to-date on current blood banking procedures and research and assistant/participate in educational programs such as lectures, seminars, workshops, etc. Participate in research and development as warranted. Introduction/instruction of rotating technologists, pathology residents and hematology-oncology fellows.
Perform and supervise performance of Proficiency Testing Surveys. Prepare Proficiency Testing Survey reports and maintain Proficiency Testing Survey records.
Orient /train new employees. Supervise competency testing for new and current employees. Evaluate staff through annual performance appraisal and counsel when necessary. Assist Manager/Directory in hiring staff.
Participate in rotating on-call.
Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage of the laboratory.

Qualifications:

BS in Medical Technology or related field. Certified Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB).

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills required.

At least 6 years of blood banking experience at the bench level or higher post baccalaureate degree and national certification.

The proposed hourly wage for this position is $87,000 to $92,000. Offers made to an individual candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and job-related education.



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