Assistant Manager - Consultation and Reference Laboratory

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

Location: 1400 La Concha Lane in Houston, Texas 77054

Position Title: Assistant Manager - Consultation and Reference Laboratory 

Join our team of heroes!

Are you looking for more than a job? We are hiring a technically astute and highly talented Assistant Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Consultation & Reference Manager, position is responsible for overseeing operations assisting with management of the Consultation & Reference Laboratory including supervision of staff, maintenance of all policies, procedures and quality control practices and the maintenance of effective customer and inter-and intradepartmental relations.

This role is great for those who work with precision, are inquisitive, have a knack for quality and takes pride in delivering quality service to community partners and patients.

JUST FOR YOU:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Texas Medical Center location with free parking.
• Education and Career advancement.
• Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES.

Tips to thrive in our culture:

• Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
• Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
• Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

In this role, you’ll:

• Oversee daily operations of laboratory and ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure strategic and operational objectives are met.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget for C&R Laboratory to ensure proper departmental financial control.
• Continually monitor performance of subordinate staff to facilitate open communication, clarity of expectations, retention of staff and attainment of goals.
• Assists with compilation, review and reporting monthly laboratory operation statistics.
• Communicate with Medical Director as needed and serve as liaison between laboratory and other departments.
• Collaborates in preparing for internal and external Blood Center assessments.
• Participates in the development and revision process of department SOPs, forms, abstracts, articles and technical papers.
• Enforces The Blood Center's policies on EEO, Affirmative Action and Safety/Health.

We need someone who has:

• SBB Certification from ASCP. 
• Minimum of 6 years of recent (within past 2 years) blood banking and 3 years of Immunohematology Reference Lab experience. 
• Must have strong leadership and workflow process acumen. Must demonstrate successful management experience of at least 2 years. 

DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED AND KEPT IN PERSONNEL FILE FOR EMPLOYEES PERFORMING MODERATE OR HIGH COMPLEXITY TESTING

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer and other office machinery and remain in a stationary position.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  The employee frequently is required stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.  Employees are required to be familiar with and abide by the team lift requirements as specified in the Safety Program in an effort to prevent bodily injury and for the health and safety of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and/or blood components, as well as other bio-hazardous materials.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, or extreme cold. 

Job duties involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood with a risk of exposure to Hepatitis and HIV.

Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

The Blood Center is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.

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