Versiti Blood Center of Illinois: Supervisor- Hospital Services/ Blood Bank Distribution

Versiti was founded with the belief that, together, our blood centers can better serve patients’ urgent need for life-saving healthcare.

We love what we do, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join the Versiti family.

We foster a diverse environment that affirms each employee’s dignity and worth, and we offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate, motivated people who provide health innovations and advancements to our communities on a daily basis.What you can expect in this position:Under the direction of the department leadership, responsible for the day-to-day operations of Blood Distribution from Distribution Center(s).

This position is responsible for staffing, scheduling and coaching/mentoring team members.

Relates effectively with all levels of the organization and facilitates daily operational needs as necessary.What you will do:* With input from the Inventory group, manage local inventory based on collections projections and demand for products from internal and external markets* Ensures products are labeled, modified, stored and distributed in accordance with FDA regulations, AABB standards, and standard operating procedures* Manages schedules and rotates staff to ensure processes are timely, effective and efficient in a 24/7/365 operation* Assists staff during times of increased workload or short staffing* Encourages and maintains a culture of respect, teamwork and continuous improvement* Acts as a role model by demonstrating leadership, knowledge, safe practices and problem-solving skills* Accountable for staff management to include hiring, performance reviews, discipline and termination according to applicable policies and in collaboration with Human Resources* Monitors systems and processes for compliance with regulations and SOPs; participates in root cause analysis, works with staff to ensure deviations/errors are appropriately identified, investigated and documented, and that appropriate corrective and preventive action is taken, including subsequent monitoring for effectiveness* Works collaboratively with members of Inventory, Training, Equipment, Logistics, Hospital Relations, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Services and Facilities.* Regularly meets with staff and effectively communicates and reports progress in meeting departmental goals and objectives* Mentors and coaches’ staff to develop and maintain staff competence and performance* Ensures instrument preventative maintenance and quality control are performed and documented on time and as required* Develops Versiti wide peer relationships and excels in a functional group setting* Assures that errors and deviations are reported, documented, and investigated on-time and according to institutional policy and regulatory requirements* Ability to take calls on off-shifts and during weekend/holiday coverage* Assists in designing processes, validations and training protocols* Identifies process improvements and assists with documentation* Assists in cross-training to foster an environment of teamwork between Production and Distribution Departments* Assists with annual budget planning* May work weekend, holiday rotations and on-call, as neededQualifications:All New Employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with first dose administered no more than 15 days after hire date.Education:* Bachelor’s degree in biology or related science preferred* Associates degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology or other experience may be accepted.* Medical Technology program, MT/MLT/ASCP, certification or equivalent preferredExperience:* 3 + years supervisory experience required* 5 + years’ experience in a regulated environment preferred* Experience in health care preferred* Blood center or laboratory experience highly desired* Customer Service experience required* May be required to meet IEMA/NRC criteria for “trustworthy and reliable”, in order to oversee the operation of certain blood irradiatorsWhat’s in it for you?* Complete insurance coverage – medical, dental, vision, life* 401(k) with company match up to 7%* Generous paid time off* Wellness programSkills and Knowledge:* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing/Laboratory Practices and/ or FDA regulations desired* Ability to work autonomously, as required, and motivate the team to achieve results* Experience with continuous improvement systems desired* Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other technical documents* Ability to produce reports, graphs and communications for senior leadership as requested and within the scope of the position* Ability to apply judgment to address procedural, equipment, customer and staff issues* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Demonstrated leadership skills including team building and problem solving* Ability to organize a productive workflow and lead the team to meet departmental goalsTools and Technology* Personal Computer (desktop, lap top, tablet)* General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine)* Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* BECS systemOur Mission:We are Blood Health Innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment.Our Vision:We will expand the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine, and service.Equal Opportunity Employer.

This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.Job Type: Full-timePay: $54,000.00 $69,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 10 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Bachelor’s (Required)Experience:* Transportation planning: 3 years (Preferred)* Supervising: 4 years (Required)* Hospital: 3 years (Preferred)License/Certification:* ASCP Certification (Preferred)* Medical Technologist (Preferred)Work Location: One location