IRL Manager

Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science or related field and SBB (ASCP) certification or equivalent required.
Minimum 6 years of directly related experience including 2 years laboratory experience in high complex immunohematology testing or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
3 years of management in an IRL or equivalent hospital setting.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsible for the management of laboratory staff including, but not limited to, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and disciplining to ensure a well-qualified team and to enhance operational success.
In conjunction with the Medical Director, provide guidance to ensure appropriate patient care.
Ensures the IRL participation in the American Rare Donor Program and Diagnostics Manufacturing Division.
Serve as a resource for supervisors for complex technical issues.
May perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem.
May oversee planning process and ensure that long range goals are established for laboratory supervisory staff; ensure staffing needs are met.
Ensure all regulatory compliance in area or responsibility, as well as initiate actions to foster a quality driven environment, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Ensure laboratory training is completed in compliance with established guidelines; may write, organize and maintain departmental procedure manual.
Perform other related duties as necessary.