Director, Transfusion Services
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Description:
Description
Vitalant is hiring an an experienced and dynamic Director,Transfusion Services to oversee our team assigned to our UPMC Hospital laboratories.
Your impact as a Director is vital. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of blood bank operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing best practices, and driving innovation in transfusion services. The Director will collaborate with hospital business partners, laboratory staff, and leadership to optimize patient care and safety. At Vitalant, you can make a difference, help save lives and have a vital impact on your community.
What to Expect
Schedule: Days must be flexible to answer questions as needed for Eve/Night shifts.
The Director will oversee our Transfusion Services Lab located in the following hospitals:
UPMC hospital partners.
Our c omprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:
As a Director, you will:
Requirements
Education
Knowledge
Certification
Experience
Ten years transfusion services experience required. To include:
About Us
Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.
Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.
For more EEO information about applicant rights click here
Vitalant is hiring an an experienced and dynamic Director,Transfusion Services to oversee our team assigned to our UPMC Hospital laboratories.
Your impact as a Director is vital. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of blood bank operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing best practices, and driving innovation in transfusion services. The Director will collaborate with hospital business partners, laboratory staff, and leadership to optimize patient care and safety. At Vitalant, you can make a difference, help save lives and have a vital impact on your community.
What to Expect
Schedule: Days must be flexible to answer questions as needed for Eve/Night shifts.
The Director will oversee our Transfusion Services Lab located in the following hospitals:
UPMC hospital partners.
Our c omprehensive total rewards support you, your family, and your future with:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Recognition and perks
As a Director, you will:
- Lead and manage all operations of the transfusion services laboratories as specified, including staff supervision, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with hospital partners and laboratory staff to optimize transfusion protocols and patient outcomes.
- Lead and mentor your team.
- Monitor and investigate transfusion-related incidents, implementing corrective action as needed.
- Enjoy a collaborative, supportive, mission driven culture with Vitalant.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelors Degree in chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or medical science required.
- Masters preferred
Knowledge
- Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations as they relate to laboratory
operations required. - Knowledge of management principles including human resource management,
budget administration, financial analysis and business administration required.
Certification
- MLS/MT, BB or SBB certification required.
Experience
Ten years transfusion services experience required. To include:
- Five years supervisory experience.
About Us
Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.
Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.
For more EEO information about applicant rights click here