Transfusion Services Technical Supervisor - 10:30pm - 7am - MD Anderson
Houston, TX
About the Job
Min: $98,500 Mid: $123,000 Max: $147,500 - this position also qualifies for a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over a 2 year period.
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 10:30pm-7am with rotating weekends and holiday coverage. This position requires MLS ASCP and SBB ASCP certifications
Join MD Anderson's Transfusion Medicine Team - Saving Lives Through Expertise and Innovation
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers, the Department of Transfusion Medicine plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class patient care. Our Blood Bank team provides critical blood products and transfusion services that are essential for patients undergoing life-saving treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants.
We are committed to advancing transfusion medicine through cutting-edge research, expert clinical practice, and a collaborative approach to patient care. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside top healthcare professionals, utilize the latest technologies, and contribute directly to the fight against cancer.
We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent in the field, MD Anderson offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your career while making an impact on the lives of patients.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.
- Maintains competency in all test methods.
- Completes all new staff onboarding, oversees training, and ensures initial, 6 month and annual competency are completed
- Ensure all Proficiency testing is received, completed, and submitted
- Ensures workflow and Turnaround times are monitored and followed
- Maintains knowledge of all regulatory standards related to Transfusion Medicine
- Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner.
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
- Stewards Transfusion Medicine resources and practices Lean Methodology
- Manages staff schedules, timecards, and productivity
- Serves as a Transfusion Medicine expert resource for all testing protocols
- Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.
- Actively participates in training students, employees and fellows.
- Participates in process improvement projects.
- Assist Transfusion leadership with new equipment/test validation as assigned
- Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
- Coaches and mentors' students and employees.
- Respond to all staff concerns and questions.
- Promotes cohesiveness among the team, including psychological safety, and well-being.
- Develop and support staff to transition career advancement inside the department.
- Collaborate with intra and inter leadership and work in partnership with all members follow the institution core values.
Customer Service
- Manages all customer service interactions with professionalism, diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.
Computer Skills
- Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.
- Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology. Required or Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required Master's Degree Related science field. Preferred Doctorate Related science field. Preferred WORK EXPERIENCE - 8 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include 3 years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with Bachelor's Degree. Required or 6 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include 3 years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with Master's Degree. Required or 4 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include three years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with Doctorate degree. Required Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - MLS or BB-ASCP - Upon Hire Required and SBB - Specialist in Blood Banking Upon Hire Required OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.; It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 10:30pm-7am with rotating weekends and holiday coverage. This position requires MLS ASCP and SBB ASCP certifications
Join MD Anderson's Transfusion Medicine Team - Saving Lives Through Expertise and Innovation
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers, the Department of Transfusion Medicine plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class patient care. Our Blood Bank team provides critical blood products and transfusion services that are essential for patients undergoing life-saving treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants.
We are committed to advancing transfusion medicine through cutting-edge research, expert clinical practice, and a collaborative approach to patient care. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside top healthcare professionals, utilize the latest technologies, and contribute directly to the fight against cancer.
We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent in the field, MD Anderson offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your career while making an impact on the lives of patients.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Performs all laboratory testing specific to the assigned section.
- Remains knowledgeable and competent for all policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ensures and verifies quality control data is appropriate for the complexity of the reported tests.
- Maintains competency in all test methods.
- Completes all new staff onboarding, oversees training, and ensures initial, 6 month and annual competency are completed
- Ensure all Proficiency testing is received, completed, and submitted
- Ensures workflow and Turnaround times are monitored and followed
- Maintains knowledge of all regulatory standards related to Transfusion Medicine
- Maintains competency in computer functions in assigned areas.
- Completes, verifies and reports testing in timely manner.
- Complies with safety guidelines and procedures and adheres to regulatory mandates.
- Remains responsible and accountable for all actions.
Enhances productivity and laboratory lab functions by demonstrating dependability.
- Adjusts, prioritizes, and organizes work to achieve maximum productivity to meet the workload demands of the section.
- Stewards Transfusion Medicine resources and practices Lean Methodology
- Manages staff schedules, timecards, and productivity
- Serves as a Transfusion Medicine expert resource for all testing protocols
- Assists peers and supervisors with tasks after completion of assigned work.
- Adheres to attendance policy, begins work as scheduled.
- Works independently, utilizes resources available to maximize efficiency.
Assists in the development of laboratory personnel and tests, to enhance laboratory functions.
- Actively participates in training students, employees and fellows.
- Participates in process improvement projects.
- Assist Transfusion leadership with new equipment/test validation as assigned
- Validates database for new software or new tests implemented in the laboratory.
- Coaches and mentors' students and employees.
- Respond to all staff concerns and questions.
- Promotes cohesiveness among the team, including psychological safety, and well-being.
- Develop and support staff to transition career advancement inside the department.
- Collaborate with intra and inter leadership and work in partnership with all members follow the institution core values.
Customer Service
- Manages all customer service interactions with professionalism, diplomacy, actively facilitating resolutions to problems and addressing the needs of clients both internal and external.
Computer Skills
- Maintains proficiency on computer functions in the lab processes.
- Properly acquires specimen data into computer system(s).
- Analyzes and evaluates patient results correctly and appropriately.
- Stores patient information and results to allow easy future access as required.
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology. Required or Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required Master's Degree Related science field. Preferred Doctorate Related science field. Preferred WORK EXPERIENCE - 8 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include 3 years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with Bachelor's Degree. Required or 6 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include 3 years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with Master's Degree. Required or 4 years Clinical laboratory compliance and operations experience to include three years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with Doctorate degree. Required Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience. Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - MLS or BB-ASCP - Upon Hire Required and SBB - Specialist in Blood Banking Upon Hire Required OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.; It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 171185
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Nights
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 147,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: No
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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Source : MD Anderson
