Clinical Manager, Blood Bank Laboratory

-Responsible for the daily operation of the lab: staffing, workflow, quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
-The position is responsible for providing daily management and strategic direction for the laboratories.
-Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory agencies including FACT, JC, OSHA, and CLIA.
Does this position require Patient Care? No
Essential Functions
-Develops and maintains QA systems to ensure high level of performance and effective remedial actions to address deviations from performance specifications.
-Assigns, monitors and supervises work to ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and applicable federal, state and regulating agencies requirements including health/safety and patient confidentiality.
-Ensures the laboratory is prepared for all regulatory reviews and inspections including Joint Commission and FACT.
-Oversees coordination of clinical trials with principal investigators, study coordinators, quality assurance and compliance.
-Conducts interviews and recommends candidates for hiring according to department policies to ensure adequate staffing for the laboratory.
-Responsible for staff training and education including required department training (safety, infection control, compliance)

Education
Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Medical Technologist (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred Histotechnician/Histology Technician [HT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred
Experience
Lab experience 5-7 years required and Demonstrated leadership experience in hospital-based CLIA laboratory 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detailed knowledge of all regulatory requirements including FACT, Joint Commission and CLIA.
- Expert knowledge of laboratory health and safety protocols.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of personnel and employment practices.
- Ability to effectively manage staffing levels and workloads.
- Ability to effectively interview and train new employees.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.