(CLS) Clinical Lab Supervisor - Nights - 138248

Involves testing clinical specimens for information about the health of a patient, for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Disciplines include blood banking, chemistry, coagulation, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and processing. Be responsible for the daily operations, technical oversight, and regulatory compliance of a high-complexity testing and transfusion service within an academic medical center. Supervises employees in highly technical sub-specialty area. Directly oversees all the technical operations of the laboratory, enforcing standard operating procedures and research methods. Responsible for laboratory meeting quality assurance standards. For transfusion service, may include support advanced patient care including massive transfusion protocols, neonatal and pediatric transfusion, stem cell and solid organ transplant, oncology, and specialized procedures such as therapeutic apheresis and red cell exchange. The supervisor ensures accurate and timely testing, safe blood product modification, and appropriate utilization of blood components while maintaining compliance with CAP, AABB, FDA, and hospital regulatory standards.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field require; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensure in respective clinical area: General Clinical Lab: Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) issued by CDPH.
• Current MT/MLS (ASCP or equivalent) required.
• A minimum of five (5+) or more years of clinical laboratory.
• In-depth knowledge transfusion medicine, immunohematology, transfusion practices, blood product preparation/modification, and regulatory requirements.

• SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking, ASCP) certification.
• Experience with blood bank information systems (e.g. SoftBank)
• Experience with Ortho Vision analyzer.
• Experience with cellular therapy or advanced product modification workflows.
• Experience preparing for and managing CAP, FDA, AABB, or Joint Commission inspections.
• Training or Certification in lean six sigma or other quality improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Laboratory management experience and extensive knowledge of the clinical laboratory, especially in the area(s) to which is assigned.
• Experience and proven success in maintaining current knowledge of laboratory concepts, new methodologies, and advances in the field of specimen processing, automation, and procedures.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.