Inova Health Systems

Supervisor Laboratory- Blood Bank

Inova Health Systems • $80K — $95K *
Alexandria, VA 22304In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Histology or Cytology, or equivalent biology and chemistry coursework.
  • 4 years of extensive laboratory experience with advanced troubleshooting and leadership skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team building and member relations.
  • Current ASCP or AMT certification in relevant laboratory specialties upon starting.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee team performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards and addressing challenges.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Select appropriate methodologies and instruments for laboratory tests based on patient needs.
  • Ensure compliance with quality control and proficiency testing programs.
  • Maintain operational oversight and provide leadership across shifts.
  • Coordinate workflow improvements to optimize quality outcomes and success metrics.
  • Perform other assigned duties as necessary.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with a wellness program.
  • Retirement matching on the first 5% of contributions starting on day one.
  • Education assistance of up to $5,250 annually and $10,000 for student loans.
  • Free mental health support including therapy sessions for team members and their families.
  • Flexible paid time off, parental leave, and options for remote work.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Supervisor to join the Blood Bank team. The position is a Full-Time Day Shift: Monday-Friday, every other weekend.

Featured Benefits:
  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.


Laboratory Supervisor Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversees and assists team members in assigned functional area, which may include but not limited to, ensuring team is meeting key-deliverables and quality standards, addressing and resolving challenges, managing and tracking performance, and assisting in time management and scheduling; escalates issues to senior leaders as needed.
  • Conducts team member counseling, coaching and disciplinary sessions; Manages team member relations.
  • Takes ownership for the selection of methodology and instrumentation to perform laboratory tests appropriate for the patient population served.
  • Ensures participation in and successful completion of a quality control and approved proficiency testing program commensurate with the services offered.
  • Maintains high visibility in work areas and provides leadership for daily operational issues for teams across all shifts and throughout assigned areas.
  • Coordinates efforts of team to maintain and/or implement changes in work processes to ensure high quality outcomes and meet established success indicators.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology, Histology or Cytology OR A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in biology including one semester in microbiology and 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) in chemistry including one semester in organic or biochemistry, which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the baccalaureate degree. And Successful completion of a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the last ten years OR Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program or MLT program.
  • Years of Experience: 4 years of extensive experience and knowledge of laboratory processes, advanced troubleshooting skills, leadership skills, strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills.
  • Certification Upon Start: ASCP or AMT Board certification consistent with scope of responsibility to include MT, MLS, MLT, BB, SBB, C, H, M, SH, SCT, MB, SMB, SM, SC, and HEW.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Lab Management Experience w/5 years generalist experience.


About Inova Health Systems

Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
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Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
* Ladders Estimates

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