Blood Bank Manager / Blood Bank Operations Manager NEW

San Jose, California
KA Recruiting Inc.

Title: Blood Bank Operations Manager

Location: Bay Area, California

Overview:

• Prove people management experience.
• Will manage 4 Sups and a team of about 40, including 15 CLS and 20 CLT.
• Multiple clients and 24/7 operations.

What you will do:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Testing Laboratory, including infectious disease testing, product QC, and operations support.
• Directly manage department structure and suggest changes for increased efficiency, service, quality, and team member engagement.
• Collaborate with department supervisors to set goals and timelines.
• Perform complex testing on samples and oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and documentation.
• Write/revise SOPs, training plans, and identify workflow efficiencies.
• Develop training materials and assess team competency.

Implement quality control programs and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Prepare technical reports for management and hospital personnel.
• Manage a team of Clinical Laboratory Scientists, supervisors, and support staff.
• Design work schedules, delegate responsibilities, and conduct human resource management tasks.
• Ensure strong performance of external blood testing revenue business line.
• Make staffing and operational decisions based on customer demand and utilization patterns.
• Implement policies and procedures, manage budgets, and promote service excellence.
• Observe privacy and security policies to protect sensitive information.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology or life science

Required Experience Qualifications:

• 1+ to 2 years of supervisory experience
• 5+ to 7 years of relevant experience in a clinical lab or blood center

Licenses and Certifications:

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist – CLS required Upon Hire or
• CLS MTA – California Clinical Laboratory Scientist required Upon Hire

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of immunohematology, chemistry, virology, and blood banking principles
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations, AABB Standards, and cGMPs
• Analytical thinking and ability to project and implement departmental goals
• Demonstrated integrity, ability to build effective teams, and deliver results

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