Blood Bank Supervisor

At the Great Falls Clinic Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing high quality care and exceptional service to our patients. Here you will find excellent nurse to patient ratios. This allows us to provide more personalized care and create stronger connections. You will discover a culture of teamwork, compassion, and an opportunity for professional growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Blood Bank Supervisor provides direction, oversight and guidance for the activities of testing related to the Blood Bank Department within the Great Falls Clinic Hospital laboratory. Under minimal direct supervision, the Blood Bank Supervisor performs, coordinates and controls the daily technical functions necessary for the efficient functioning of the department. This includes writing and reviewing departmental procedures, monitoring daily quality control, training of staff technologists, instrument functionality, temperature monitoring, assigning and entering proficiency testing, evaluation and implementation of new instrumentation and procedures as set forth by the laboratory and accrediting agencies. This position requires the ability to analyze data and accurately formulate effective approaches to resolve problems on an ongoing basis. The Blood Bank Supervisor will act as a resource person to laboratory technologists and providers, in lieu of a staff Clinical Pathologist, to aid in areas of Clinical Hematology when unusual results are obtained. The Blood Bank Supervisor will also rotate through all departments within the laboratory and remain proficient in those departments. Gives direction to Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician (MLT), Laboratory Assistant, and Phlebotomists. Receives direction from Laboratory Manager; Assistant Manager.

EDUCATION:

BA/BS Degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or related field along with successful completion of Clinical internship (NAACLS accredited or equivalent)

EXPERIENCE:

Five years' experience as a registered technologist in an accredited laboratory.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• MT (ASCP) or other nationally recognized registry
• Current Montana State CLS Certification

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of Transfusion Services department laboratory procedures and operations including automated and manual methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge regarding use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of clinical significance of patient Hematology results.
• Knowledge of regulatory agency requirements.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control regulations and policies.
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to organize workload to obtain quality results with optimum productivity while rotating through all departments.
• Ability to delegate appropriate tasks and work assignments appropriate staff members.
• Ability to evaluate patient and control results for trendes, shifts and other significant changes and take proactive measures to assure quality laboratory testing.
• Ability to analyze data quickly and accurately and to formulate effective approaches to resolve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other technical and non-technical staff members, physicians, nursing staff, and entities outside of the Great Falls Clinic in oral and written formats.
• Ability to evaluate performance of those technologists assigned to department with concurrence of the laboratory manager or assistant manager, make recommendations for performance improvements and implement these changes.

NOTICE OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check
• Drug Screening
• Health and Immunizations Screening

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Great Falls Clinic, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.