In this role you will be: • Oversee the daily workflow of the Blood Bank, including pre-transfusion testing, antibody identification, crossmatching, and blood product preparation. • Ensure all testing and processes comply with hospital policies, AABB, CAP, CLIA, FDA, and other applicable regulatory standards. • Provide technical guidance and problem resolution for complex serological cases and transfusion reactions. • Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure staff compliance. • Supervise and schedule Blood Bank personnel; assist with hiring, training, performance evaluations, and competency assessments. • Monitor and document quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities. • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the transfusion committee to ensure appropriate blood product usage and patient safety. • Maintain appropriate inventory of blood components and supplies; coordinate with the blood supplier to meet patient needs. • Participate in inspection readiness and serve as a point of contact for external assessors. • Review and validate instrument maintenance, reagent lot changes, and new method validations. • Prepare monthly statistics, utilization reports, and quality metrics. • Serve as a liaison for emergency blood management protocols including massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) and trauma transfusion support. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. QUALIFICATIONS Required: • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required • EXPERIENCE: 3–5 years of clinical laboratory experience, with strong technical knowledge in the assigned section preferred • LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by ASCP required • Technologists certified after January 1, 2004 must renew certification every 3 years by participating in a certification maintenance program • Advanced certification in a laboratory specialty must be obtained within 1 year of hire