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Job TitleTechnical Supervisor - Transfusions
LocationAvon
FacilityAvon Hospital
DepartmentTransfusion Services-Main Campus Hospital
Job CodeT98546
ShiftDays + Call
Schedule8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
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Technical Supervisor - Transfusions
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As a Technical Supervisor in Transfusion Services, you will be responsible for overseeing blood bank personnel at multiple hospitals within the Cleveland Clinic Health System in the performance of basic and advanced patient and donor tests, including automated and manual test procedures and the interpretation of results to determine donor-recipient compatibility. You will work alongside the Blood Bank Manager, Supervisors and Transfusion Medicine Professional Staff to implement system-wide integration goals to improve patient outcomes and healthcare.
A caregiver in this position works days from 8:00AM – 5:00PM, with on-call requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Overseeing daily technical questions related to laboratory operations. Ensure selection of test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test results Participate in verifying test procedures performed and establishing the laboratory's test performance characteristics, including the precision and accuracy of each test and test system Establish a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed. Establish parameters for acceptable levels of analytic performance and ensure these levels are maintained throughout the entire testing process from the initial receipt of the specimen, through sample analysis and to reporting of test results. Resolve technical and operational problems and take remedial actions whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. Become expert for WAM/DI rules and help guide all regional labs when changes need to occur. Help interpret CAP requirements for lab developed tests. Ensure the competency of testing personnel in areas of responsibility, such as moderately complexity and / or high complexity testing. Maintain competency assessment documentation and ensure efficient utilization of resources. Notify Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant or Laboratory Director immediately of detected problems. Ensures compliance and communication across regions.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution At least five years of clinical laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing; Medical technology internship, full time experience performing non-waived testing for five years, OR part time experience performing non-waived testing with 2080 hours equivalent to one year may substitute for clinical laboratory trainingPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Two years of clinical laboratory management or supervisory experience MT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible Three years of Blood Bank experienceOur caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/http://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscopeAbility to distinguish colorsFine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipmentStanding for long periods of timeOccasional light liftingPossible exposure to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.Personal Protective Equipment:
Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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