Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor - Elmhurst, NY - Direct Hire / Full-Time

Job Title: Laboratory Supervisor – Blood Bank
Location: Elmhurst, NY
Job Type: Permanent | Direct Hire
Number of Positions: 1
Salary Range: $150,000–$180,000/year
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | Weekends as Required by Operational Needs

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Blood Bank Supervisor to oversee daily administrative and technical operations, maintain adequate blood inventory, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the operational demands of a large hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily administrative and technical activities of the Blood Bank.

• Ensure appropriate staffing to meet operational requirements.

• Maintain and anticipate adequate blood inventory to meet hospital needs.

• Develop and maintain operational and administrative policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with New York State Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (NYS CLEP), College of American Pathologists (CAP), American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and hospital regulatory requirements.

• Oversee Blood Bank computerized systems and equipment.

• Support the operational demands of a Level I Trauma hospital.

• Provide emergency coverage as needed across all shifts.

• Coordinate with Pathology Leadership and the Director of Blood Bank.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License.

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification.

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or an allied science.

• Minimum laboratory experience after obtaining the New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist License:

  • Master's degree: At least 2 years of relevant laboratory experience.

  • Bachelor's degree: At least 4 years of relevant laboratory experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical laboratory operations and Blood Bank operations in a large hospital setting.

• Knowledge of blood inventory management and control.

• Experience with Blood Bank analytical systems, maintenance, and quality control.

• Understanding of Blood Bank requirements in a Level I Trauma hospital.

• Familiarity with major Blood Bank equipment and systems, including Immucor ECHO systems, other Blood Bank analyzers, WellSky / ImmuLink or equivalent Blood Bank computer systems, EPIC, and Cerner Millennium.

• English reading, writing, and speaking skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Medical Technology or Biological Science.

• CLIA certification (optional).

• Strong computer skills.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, including moderate- to high-complexity issues.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong verbal communication skills.