Company Description:
Are you looking for more than just a job? Will you feel rewarded for making a difference in your community by helping to save lives on an everyday basis? If you are looking for a fast paced, challenging position in a non-profit setting consider joining the LifeSouth team.
Since 1974, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has become one of the largest blood-banking systems in the Southeast, and has set the standard for leadership and innovative blood transfusion services and procedures. Currently we provide blood components and services to more than 110 medical facilities in alabama, georgia, and florida.
In the face of an increasingly changing and challenging world of health care, LifeSouth's goal is to provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood- and transfusion-related activities.
As an employee of LifeSouth, you will be a part of a team of highly trained professional and dedicated workers who are united in providing the best possible health support services to our communities. As part of the LifeSouth team, it is our expectation that you maintain high standards as well as exhibit genuine, personal concern for our donors and the patients we serve.
LifeSouth recognizes that employees are our greatest asset. That is why your employment with the blood center will provide you with many opportunities to advance professionally and personally. We are interested in you as an individual and as an integral part of our team. The proficiency of our staff is what makes LifeSouth a leader in blood banking.
Job Description:
If you are a Medical Technologist with experience in transfusion services or blood banking and have experience managing cross-functional teams, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has an immediate opening for a Technical Manager in Mobile, AL. This position is responsible for managing production through subordinate coordinators and staff, with full accountability for costs, methods, personnel, quality, inventory and distribution.
As a Technical Manager, you will be working in the fast-paced, highly structured work environment, where responsibilities shift frequently and the focus is on high quality and quick results through intense follow-up.
To secure this highly sought after position, you will be:
Proactive problem solver and detail oriented individual focused on accomplishing the goal and demanding the highest quality work from co-workers and subordinates
Able to effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably
Able to juggle multiple responsibilities while maximizing available resources to meet established timelines and desired quality goals
Able to effectively and efficiently utilize resources, blend people into teams, create strong morale, and foster open dialogue
A strong leader able to influence and lead teams and junior staff
Able to establish clear direction, objectives and measurements, setting objectives, lay out work in a well-planned and organized manner for department and staff
Expected to communicate clearly, and provide timely information that people need to know to do their jobs and feel good about being a member of a team
Expected to interact independently with all levels of management and our business partners in accomplishing company goals and objectives
Some of your responsibilities will include:
Communicate with all levels of the organization regarding the processes, issues, risks and other pertinent information in order to maintain high standards and to ensure adequate and safe blood supply
Participate and lead process improvements within the region and with internal and external stakeholders as necessary
Assist in the preparation and development of budgets and training programs to suit organizational objectives and goals
Oversee departmental equipment validation, repair, replacement, and acquisition maintaining departmental budget constraints
Oversee hiring and scheduling of Resource Management and Component staff to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment to meet production goals. Coordinate and perform performance evaluations
Ensure that all Components and Resource Management staff operations comply with LifeSouth’s Standard Operating Procedures
Review of quality control results and taking any remedial action required. Enforce existing regulation and accreditation requirements for production of blood components
Resolve complex production problems involving other units and related to quality, production delays, distribution, training or similar issues
Manage the ongoing changes and standardization of production and make recommendations to management for implementing
Coordinate internal QA audits and external inspections
Coordinate activities of and provide technical assistance to other departments of the blood bank and act as technical liaison to hospitals as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in science related field or equivalent
Medical Technologist (ASCP, SBB certified strongly preferred, however experience may be considered equivalent)
Relevant experience in transfusion services and/or laboratory blood banking required
Valid driver’s license is required. Must meet and maintain LifeSouth driver’s eligibility requirements
Health services management and/or supervisory experience
Knowledgeable of FDA and AABB standards and other regulatory requirements
Demonstrated capability in teaching, communication and management skills with strong accent on people-handling skills
High degree of motivation and initiative
Strong planning and process management skills
Background check and drug test required. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/DFWP/Tobacco Free
This position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of this job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.
LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Smoke-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and ordinances. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.
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