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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is looking for aComponents Laboratory SupervisorinDunwoody, GA.This position is responsible for the safe handling and manufacture of blood components and performing daily supervisory responsibilities.

Our Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days

• Medical premium discount based on rate of pay

• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability

• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth

• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees

• Holiday premium paid on certain holidays (for hourly staff in operations)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period

• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees and 403b offered

• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards

• Access to wages prior to pay day

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Perform all duties and responsibilities listed in the Components Laboratory Technician job description.

• Employee is expected to be continuously on call to fulfill the needs and obligations of the department.

• Conduct regular staff meetings.

• Ensure that the workflow and production is at a target level. Monitor component-production processes, using direct observation of staff and IBBIS reports, including but not limited to:

Ensure end-of-shift procedures are conducted appropriately by monitoring the status of the Incomplete Processing Report.

Monitor Apheresis Data for Component Production to verify that non-leukoreduced or low-count units are relabeled appropriately.

Monitor for component discard using the Products Needing Quarantine or Discard report

Ensure that all QC sample submissions are handled according to procedure

• Oversee trainees, specifically in regard to hands-on training requirements. Correspond with certified trainers regarding progress of trainees

• Coordinate daily work assignments for all team members

• Directly supervise scheduled Components Laboratory staff.

• Interact professionally with all customers, both external and internal

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

• Valid drivers license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth drivers eligibility requirements

• Proficient in a variety of computer software applications

• Excellent teamwork skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Associates or Bachelors degree

• Two years of experience. At least one year of blood bank components experience preferred.

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Our Mission

To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion related activities.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary at $20.00 -$22.00 per hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties nd responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.