Supervisor Immunohematology Reference Lab
Company: American Red Cross
Location: Pomona
Posted on: September 19, 2023
Job Description:
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Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch
millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the
human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's
largest humanitarian network?Join us-Where your Career is a Force
for Good!Job Description:Supervisor, IRLWHY CHOOSE US?As one of the
nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross
is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States
and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the
world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a
meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you
share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent
career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.We
are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering
our programs and services in a culturally competent manner
reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is
collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building
allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.
Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for
making a difference.The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural
and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From
the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource
Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja
African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and
the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections,
mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.At
the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!WHAT YOU NEED TO
KNOW:As an IRL supervisor you will be responsible for the daily
operations of assigned reference laboratory, supervising the staff
who perform and interpret serological procedures on specimens
submitted for compatibility testing or problem resolution. You will
act as an advisor to technologists resolving compatibility
problems, providing complex reference and consultation services to
hospitals and transfusion facilities and in supplying
antigen-negative units to transfusion recipients.You will
demonstrate excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and
positive professional image while assuring compliance in the work
area.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD:
- Consult and communicate with the staff of hospitals and
transfusion facilities to resolve serological problems and supply
antigen-negative or special units to transfusion recipients.
- Responsible for the supervision of the laboratory staff
including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching,
evaluating and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to
enhance operational success.
- In conjunction with the Medical Director, provide guidance to
ensure appropriate patient care.
- Assure quality and adequacy of testing, reference and
consultation services are maintained.
- May perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or
patient testing procedures and complete required quality control,
as appropriate to state and federal regulations. Recognize testing
irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and
resolve the problem.
- Perform, review and approve quality control on products,
reagents, and equipment and validations.
- Know and oversee compliance of applicable ARCBS directives,
federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations
pertaining to blood banking and safety. Adhere to quality assurance
procedures and good manufacturing practices.
- May manage budgetary information for the department and provide
approval for reagent and supply purchases.
- Perform record review, training and competency assessments.
Participate in concern and problem management.
- Provide internal and external education. Participate in
external and internal inspections/audits and corrective
actions.Shift: 2nd shiftNon-Union:The salary for this position is
(CA): $125,000.00Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned
to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily
performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual
salary may include your specific skills, how many years of
experience you have and comparison to other employees already in
this role.Sign-On Bonus: $10,000.00WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Bachelor's degree in a biological or related field and SBB
(ASCP)/equivalent required.
- Three years of high complexity blood bank testing experience
required, including 1 year of management experience or
training.
- Effective communication/interpersonal skill and excellent
technical skills required.
- Must have CA CLS license Physical RequirementsThe physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is
regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or
hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The work environment
will consist of moderate noise (i.e. business office with
computers, phones and printers, light traffic).BENEFITS FOR YOU:We
take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based
organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great
work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and
work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities
at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.* Medical, Dental
Vision plans* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending
Accounts* PTO + Holidays* 401K with 4% match* Paid Family Leave*
Employee Assistance* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term*
Service Awards and recognitionApply now! Joining our team will
provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.The
American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic
protected by law.Interested in Volunteering?Life's emergencies
don't stop, and neither do American Red Cross volunteers, who
represent more than 90 percent of our workforce to help prevent and
alleviate human suffering. You can make a difference by
volunteering in a position that appeals to you and allows you to
use your unique skills and talents. The Red Cross relies on
generous volunteers who give their time and talent to help fulfill
our lifesaving mission.Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn
more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the
EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights
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