Technical Supervisor - Blood Bank

We are searching for a Technical Supervisor -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide effective guidance and operation of the laboratory in compliance with departmental and institutional goals. This role coordinates technical procedures to ensure that high quality laboratory services and testing are provided to patients in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will also provide operational leadership to the staff within the lab via direct supervision.

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• One or more of the following certifications is required: BB-ASCP, C-ASCP, CG-ASCP, CLSP-NCA, H-ASCP, HLT, M-ASCP, MB-ASCP, MLS0ASCP, MP-ASCP, MT-AMT, MT-ASCP, SBB-ASCP, SC-ASCP, or Med Tech certification from any state
• 4 years’ experience in a laboratory setting, one of which is in the area of specialization required

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates on the performance of routine and complex procedures
• In compliance with CAP regulations, ensures data integrity of reports (including paper and video displays) to all viewing and reporting systems throughout the IDS
• Works with the manager to develop and maintain a quality program for Hematology/Coagulation to include setting quality control performance policies, calibration/calibration verification review of quality assurance data, and equipment
• In collaboration with the manager develops and maintains a competency assessment program in compliance with the department’s quality assurance program
• Maintains integrity of system, file maintenance, report, label, and collection list printing as related to assignments and requirements for section/shift
• Develops competency and training tools (checklists, training documents; competency checklists, competency exams) for hematology/coagulation procedures
• Assists the Manager and Medical Director in the planning and implementation of a training program for new employees and for the retraining, or initial training of existing staff in the event of the introduction of new policies and procedures and/or equipment to ensure competency and compliance in the provision of services
• Monitors supply expenses and usage of consumables to stay within budget
• Provides operational leadership to the staff within the lab via direct supervision

About Texas Children’s

Since 1954, Texas Children’s has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world. When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. 

Texas Children’s comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin, the new state-of-the-art facility providing world-class pediatric and maternal care to Austin and Central Texas families. We have also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO focused on children; Texas Children’s Pediatrics, the largest pediatric primary care network in the country; Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world. Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. 

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