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This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
GENERAL DUTIES
Supervision of departmental employees to include new employee orientation, competency assessment, performance evaluation, and handling of personnel matters as delegated/designated by department manager/director:
Provides departmental management to include both technical and personnel issues. Ensures that the Blood Bank section is in compliance with all regulatory requirements. Assists with preparation of annual budget. Assists with implementation of department goals, objectives and related projects, including implementation of new equipment, processes, and supplies/reagents. Attends 75% of department meetings.
Responsible for conducting performance evaluations and competency assessments in a timely manner as evidenced by completed evaluations. Taking time to explain objectives, provide training for new staff and ongoing coaching. Schedules employees and staff's department in accordance with staffing plan and care/service needs. Reconciles timecards/demonstrates accurate and timely approval of employees' time records.
Reviews policies and procedures for compliance with AABB, CAP, and JCAHO standards as well as department applicable standards (review performance in inspections annually).
Demonstrates acceptable leadership skills and sets clear expectations for employees. Maintains employee accountability with all hospital policies and procedures. Encourages participation from employees in the ongoing delivery of care/services. Empowers staff to make suggestions for improvement of care delivery/services.
Technical Responsibilities:
Plans, directs and coordinates clinical activities for the Blood Bank section. Provides expertise in the evaluation and interpretation of test results and the resolution of discrepancies. Monitors section activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness of work, taking appropriate action as required.
Supervises staff so that they perform their duties within regulatory guidelines and hospital and departmental policies. Monitors reasonable incidence of Clarity reports showing issues for which Blood Bank staff are found to be responsible.
Maintains schedule, covering all necessary shifts so that work is completed efficiently. Monitors reasonable use of overtime when needed (exceptions to be made for staffing shortages).
Quality Control:
Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Assists the Administrative Director and Pathologist in the monitoring of all defined quality assurance criteria and quality control parameters. Compliance with standards will be monitored through review of monthly QA/QC data and monthly hospital QA committee. Ensures documentation of all corrective actions related to quality related issues. Ensures performance of and/or oversees performance of QC, preventive maintenance, parallel reagent checks, temperature monitoring, etc. Evaluates linearity and/or correlation checks as needed. Coordinates section's participation in proficiency testing ensuring timely submission of data. Monitors proficiency testing summary reports providing timely documented review and expertise in troubleshooting exceptions.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
3 years of experience Blood bank transfusion services & 2 years supervisory; 5 years blood bank, 3 years supervisory/management
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: SBB, MT (ASCP) eligible
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge to interpret patient results, laboratory regulatory standards as set forth by CAP, JCAHO, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, AABB, and CLSI.
Training and development in supervision and business operations.
Time management skills; independent decision making ability.
Must be able to respond to calls…