Assistant Manager - Consultation and Reference Laboratory

GULF COAST REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER
 

Location: 1400 La Concha Ln, Houston, Texas 77054
 

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Reporting to the Consultation & Reference Manager, this position oversees operations and assists in managing the Consultation & Reference Laboratory. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining policies, procedures, and quality control practices, and fostering strong customer, interdepartmental, and intradepartmental relationships. This role is great for those who work with precision, are inquisitive, have a knack for quality and take 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
• Create meaningful experiences that inspire others to save lives-every day
• Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences
• Follow all organizational policies and safety standards, and report any actual or 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 C&R lab budget to maintain financial control.
• Support, guide, and evaluate staff to promote open communication, clear expectations, and retention.
• Compile, review, and report monthly laboratory operation statistics.
• Serve as liaison between the laboratory and other departments; communicate with the Medical Director as needed.
• Collaborate on preparations for internal and external Blood Center assessments.
• Participate in the development and revision of SOPs, forms, abstracts, articles, and technical papers.
• Enforce The Blood Center’s policies on Equal Employment Opportunity and Safety/Health.
   

We need someone who has:

• SBB Certification from ASCP (Specialist in Blood Banking)
• At least 6 years of recent blood banking experience (within the past 2 years)
• Minimum of 3 years of Immunohematology Reference Laboratory experience
• Strong leadership and workflow process acumen
• At least 2 years of successful management experience in a clinical or laboratory setting
  
  

DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE PROVIDED AND KEPT IN PERSONNEL FILE FOR EMPLOYEES PERFORMING MODERATE OR HIGH COMPLEXITY TESTING (per CLIA regulations)

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 these functions. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is frequently required to operate a computer and other office equipment and remain in a stationary position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms are also required. Employees must be familiar with and follow team lifting procedures as outlined in the organization’s Safety Program to help prevent injury and ensure the safety of all team members.

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 these functions. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly exposed to blood and/or blood components and other biohazardous materials. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold may occur. Job duties involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, carrying a risk of exposure to Hepatitis, HIV, and other bloodborne pathogens.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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

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