Lab Operations Supervisor

Lawrence General Hospital

Methuen, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Bank Management, Banking Services, Blood Bank, Budgeting, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Support, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Emergency Management, Emergency Nursing, Emergency Services, Facilities Management, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Immunohematology, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Operations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Mentoring, Nonprofit, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, On Call, Onboarding, Oncology, Operations, Operations Management, Pathology, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Phlebotomy, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Refrigeration, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Release Management/Engineering, Resource Management, Schedule Development, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Technical Leadership, Testing, The Joint Commission (TJC), Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Methuen, MA
POSTED
6 days ago

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary rangeis $43.08 (Min) $64.62 hourly (Max), excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, andinternal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the rangeto support future salary growth. JOB SUMMARY: As the Supervisor of Blood Bank Transfusion Service multi-campus, you will provideoperational and technical leadership for two fullâ€'service transfusion service departments across separate hospital campuses. This role oversees daily operations, staff performance, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance for all blood bank functions, including a therapeutic phlebotomy donor room, remote refrigeration units, and emergency blood release processes at a satellite emergency facility. The supervisor ensures safe, timely, and accurate transfusion support for all patient populations and collaborates closely with clinical, laboratory, and administrative partners across the health system. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Leadership Directs daily operations of blood bank and transfusion services across two hospital campuses, ensuring consistent, highâ€'quality performance. Oversees therapeutic phlebotomy services, including patient scheduling, procedure oversight, and documentation. Manages emergency blood release workflows for satellite emergency facilities and supports EMS emergency blood programs. Ensures proper functioning, monitoring, and documentation of remote blood refrigeration units. Maintains an adequate inventory of blood products and reagents; coordinates with suppliers and the regional blood center. Regulatory Compliance Quality Ensures full compliance with College of American Pathologists (CAP) standards, The Joint Commission (TJC) requirements, AABB principles, and all state and local regulations. Leads preparation for inspections, accreditation surveys, and internal audits. Develops, reviews, and updates policies, procedures, and SOPs to maintain regulatory readiness. Oversees quality assurance activities, including proficiency testing, incident investigations, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives. Staff Training Competency Supervises, mentors, and evaluates blood bank technical staff across all campuses. Coordinates onboarding, training, and annual competency assessments for all team members. Ensures staff proficiency in complex immunohematology, transfusion reactions, emergency release protocols, and specialized procedures. Promotes a culture of continuous learning, safety, and professional development. Collaboration Communication Works closely with nursing, emergency services, surgery, oncology, obstetrics, and other clinical departments to support safe transfusion practices. Serves as a resource for clinicians regarding blood utilization, product selection, and transfusion guidelines. Collaborates with laboratory leadership, medical directors, and quality teams on systemâ€'wide initiatives. Administrative Supervisory Responsibilities Participates in hiring, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. Monitors productivity, staffing needs, and workflow efficiency across both campuses. Assists with budgeting, cost control, and resource allocation. Supports implementation of new technologies, LIS enhancements, and process improvements. Work Environment: Multi-site responsibility requiring regular travel between three campuses Combination of administrative duties and clinical oversight May require on-call support or flexible hours depending on operational needs. EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE: Required: Bachelors degree or associate degree in medical laboratory technology, medical laboratory science, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) yearsof clinical laboratory experience, including demonstrated technical expertise in a transfusion medicine discipline. Supervisory or lead technologist experiencepreferred, with proven ability to manage staffing, scheduling, and workflow across multiple sites. Experience with regulatory and accreditation compliance(e.g., CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission). ASCP or equivalent certificationas a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Blood Bank (BB) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) eligible; required within 1 year of hire. Preferred: ASCP Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, thededicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Healthhave been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. Merrimack Health offers competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

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Lawrence General Hospital