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Posted: 11-Jan-23
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 2022-26021
Diagnostic Laboratory of Oklahoma- Oklahoma City, OK Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Main Duties:
The Blood Bank Supervisor has responsibility for planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and/or operational activities in the Blood Bank at Integris Baptist Medical Center. Responsible for performing duties to operate the Blood Bank with the highest quality, safety, and integrity, and in an efficient, economical, and businesslike manner. Responsible for oversite of all personnel in the IBMC Blood Bank, including ensuring staffing for all shifts and mentoring and supporting employees to ensure they are adequately trained and competent to perform Blood Bank duties. Monitors quality assurance programs and interacts effectively with Quality Assurance Specialists. Reviews test performance and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines. Resolves problems through interaction with clients and technical staff. Coordinates and monitors EHS programs and supervises activities of the Department Safety Coordinator. Ensures EHS regulatory standards and safety procedures are followed.
- Responsible for daily operations of Blood Bank. Able to meet physician’s needs by problem solving and resolution of their concerns. Attends monthly meetings as needed by the hospitals including but not limited to JCAHO, Patient Care, and Med Quality.
- Supervisor must be willing to work hours outside scheduled 8-5 hours, to make sure employees are trained and problems are resolved. Works with Manager on all processes, both financial and technical. Reviews QC weekly and/or monthly and interacts effectively with Medical Directors who are Technical Supervisors. Must be able to interact effectively as a leader for Quest directed initiatives.
Under direction of the manager/director, plan, organize, schedule and direct the work of the section in order to effectively maximize employees, equipment and material utilization within budgetary constraints while adhering to quality technical standards. Accountable for quantity and quality of specimens handled and test results.
- Oversee activities of the department, distribute/assign work, determine priorities, schedule non-routine procedures.
- Perform supervisory functions for their assigned staff including interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation and corrective counseling.
- Perform advanced/specialized tests and other related laboratory techniques. May duplicate work of others to confirm test results. Re-evaluate methodology, make recommended changes and assists in test interpretation. Determine if further testing should be done on samples or if test should be repeated.
- Check/approve all specialized and problem reports for accuracy.
- Initiate quality-control measures and monitor quality of work for adherence to laboratory standards.
- Perform duties of technologist as necessitated by absence or peak workload.
- Completes special projects as requested - surveys, statistical reports, studies, research, etc.
- Maintain laboratory areas and equipment in a safe, functional and sanitary condition.
- Complete training and competency checklists as appropriate.
- Adheres to all established CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA and laboratory safety requirements.
- Required to use (a) personal protective equipment, (b) engineering controls and/or (c) work practice controls as directed by management.
- Answer questions from clients or other lab personnel, if applicable.
- Participate in government or regulatory agency inspections, if needed.
- Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.