Manager, Blood Bank, Day Shift Full Time

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years’ clinical laboratory experience, including blood bank/transfusion services: Preferred
• Two year's leadership experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or equivalent state licensure: Required
• Certification in Blood Banking (ASCP or equivalent): Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and administers medical and technical policies, processes, and procedures for blood bank operations, including test performance, consultative services, and patient/donor safety. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of laboratory and transfusion medicine best practices, regulations, and accreditation standards; ensures departmental compliance at all times.
• Directs the financial management of the Blood Bank, including budgeting, cost control, charge capture, billing, and compliance with all payer requirements.
• Provides leadership for departmental quality assurance and quality control programs; reviews patient and QC results, monitors trends, and ensures corrective action as needed.
• Manages staffing levels, assignments, and schedules to ensure adequate coverage and optimal departmental operations; provides training, feedback, and performance evaluations. Investigates laboratory issues, identifies root causes, and implements process improvements to enhance service quality and safety.
• Collaborates with pathologists, directors, laboratory managers, and other leaders to develop and implement long-term goals for blood bank and laboratory services across the system. Supports departmental and site-level operational alignment and ensures business continuity through collaboration with other laboratory managers.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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