Manager Laboratory Transfusion Services Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Ranked for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Education Bachelor’s degree is required Nationally Certified, SBB certification preferred Experience / Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of clinical laboratory experience State of Florida Supervisor License or eligible, must obtain within 6 months of employment. Knowledge of Joint Commission, College of American Pathology and AABB accreditation standards. Knowledge of both Federal and State Regulations on Clinical Laboratories. Strong laborary quality and IT knowledge for maintainence and validation of Blood Bank information systems. Position Summary Under the general direction of the Laboratory Administrative Director and Medical Director, provides complex technical oversite to transfusion services. Manages processes to ensure high quality lab testing and analytical support. Ensures compliance with

CAP & AABB

regulations. Collaborates with the Nursing, Surgical Department and other hospital department to ensure the best patient outcomes. Responsible for training all team members involved in transfusion services, both lab and nursing, quality, and inventory for the Blood Bank. Performs and interprets diagnostic laboratory procedures. Interacts with other departments, physicians, and staff to maintain the highest laboratory quality and transfusion services for our patients. Remains current in technical skills and knowledge. Ensure staff are trained and competent in Blood Bank. Orients new employees, conduct in-services, ensure competency testing and annual safety training. Ensures that team members adhere to established policies and procedures. Ensures maintenance of accreditation and licensing requirements for laboratory. Assists Manager / Director with answering / complying to accredidation standards. Develops, implements, and monitors new policies and procedures as needed. Willing to perform bench work when the need arises to improve workflow and efficiency of the department. Oversees the quality control of the Blood Bank. Ensures that records are reviewed, and corrective action is documented. Serves as a resource for all LIS systems utilized in the blood bank. Maintains safety standards. Validates all IS and equipment used in the transfusion service. Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations. Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures. Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.