Supervisor Clinical Services, Blood Bank

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Saint Francis Hospital & Medical Center - Hartford CT $8,000 Sign-on Bonus

Trinity Health Of New England is looking for an experienced Laboratory Supervisor (Blood Bank) to join our team of mission-driven healthcare innovators located on our Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center location.

You will be responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Clinical Laboratory and assigned team to ensure uninterrupted workflow, availability of appropriate and timely testing, accurate results, and customer satisfaction.

What You Will Do:

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Implements work procedures and monitors activities to ensure a safe environment for employees.

• Collaborates with Site Manager in hiring, training, developing, evaluating, and when necessary, disciplining staff to build a team and ensure high quality service.

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with administrators, colleagues and physicians.

• Conducts staff meetings and continuing education/training sessions to educate staff, resolve problems, establish service improvement processes and communicate procedural changes .

• Responsible for creating and maintaining the section's technical competency program, staff training and continuing education

• Functions as a technical consultant to staff and physicians. Responsible for technical problem resolution related to assigned section. Servesas a subject matter expert in areas under direct supervision.

• Assists with LIS changes including design, analysis, testing, validation, implementation and training. Develops and implements new procedures/policies. Reviews/revises approved section procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Recommends and implements system changes to increase efficiency and accuracy of workflow.

• Understanding in the operation/maintenance of Lab equipment, computer-based applications (email, and standard applications such as Microsoft Office).

• Demonstrates problem solving, conflict resolution, and positive communication through teamwork.

• Promotes teamwork among staff members, fosters positive employee morale, and ensures compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hrs, Day Shift - flexibility when needed

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires a minimum formal education of Bachelor's degree

• Minimum of six (6) years job-related experience. Prior supervisory experience highly desired. Blood Bank experience. Knowledge of instrument troubleshooting (experience).

• Requires Medical Technologist, ASCP (or equivalent).

• Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication and teamwork skills. Strong written and verbal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures. Proven leadership, interpersonal skills and technical knowledge; strong organizational skills.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:

• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team

• Opportunity to work closely with management in implementing changes and strategic goals

• Continuing education opportunities spanning all laboratory disciplines

• Competitive Benefits Package

• Generous shift differentials

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran