Job Opportunities

Medical technologist

Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Illinois has an immediate opening in the Department of Laboratory Services for a third shift medical technologist. 5+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory preferred. Person must have generalist and Blood Bank skills. Looking for an individual who is customer service focused, has a strong work ethic, is self-directed, and can multi-task well. If interested, please contact Marilyn Nelson, Director of Laboratory and Cardiac Services at 708-915-5771 or mnelson@ingalls.org.

Reference Lab Supervisor

Reference Lab Supervisor Job Summary:

Responsible for providing day-to-day supervision of Immunohematology testing personnel and overseeing reporting of all test results. Responsibilities include scheduling, supervising staff, managing projects, ensuring prompt resolution of issues, problems, and/or complaints. Will be directly involved with reporting of test results, advanced component preparation (freezing, deglycing, washing of red cells), rare unit inventory and utilization of antibody positive units. In addition, maintains customer and vendor relationships and integrating operations with other blood bank processes as appropriate. Plans and implements policies and procedures for Immunohematology Laboratories ensuring compliance with FDA and other oversight agency regulations. Evaluates existing programs, services, techniques and procedures for efficiencies and improvements.

• Able to write, execute and/or evaluate validation plans as needed.
• Anticipates future needs; assists in and facilitates revising/improving/developing programs, policies, and procedures to accomplish long range benefits to the blood center.
• Is responsible for staff performance and evaluations, staff recruitment, retention training and development. Works closely with the Technical Director and HR Director on employee issues as they arise.

This is a full-time position offering a comprehensive benefit package.

Shift: PM start time preferred on most days.

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Medical Technology required. MT (ASCP) and BB or SBB highly desirable. Must have at least three years experience in Immunohematology testing and services. Supervisory and blood center experience is a plus. Must possess thorough knowledge of cGMP and FDA regulations.

Apply immediately for this challenging and exciting career opportunity within a growing company. Excellent compensation and benefit package.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Submit resume or vitae by fax, U.S. mail, or as an email attachment to:

Heartland Blood Centers
Attention: Human Resources
1200 N. Highland Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
Fax: 630-892-4590
Email: Jobs@heartlandbc.org

Blood Bank Laboratory Supervisor

Director Technical Operations

LifeSource Blood Center is a not-for-profit organization and a major provider of products that support Chicago’s blood supply. LifeSource’s committed professionals believe in the core values of providing reliable and safe blood products to the community. LifeSource is made up of quality minded individuals who demonstrate team work, open communication, continuous learning, and excellent customer service.

LifeSource has an exciting opportunity for the right individual to lead the area of Technical Operations at their Glenview site. This department is responsible for manufacture, labeling and Quality Control testing of blood products. The Director of Technical Operations should have the ability to work in a challenging and innovative environment where their leadership can make a difference.

This position is responsible for the overall management of the Manufacturing, Labeling, and Quality Control departments inclusive of several direct reports. The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership and partnering skills, along with a solid blood banking background.

The Director of Technical Operations will be responsible for assuring that all products manufactured are in compliance with FDA and AABB regulations. Past experience in blood banking and regulated GMP environment a must.

This position requires a minimum of 5 years experience in laboratory management, preferably in a blood center. Quality assurance in a regulated environment is strongly recommended. BS in science is required. ASCP certification in Blood Banking is strongly preferred. A candidate that is qualified and willing to acquire Specialist Blood Banking (SBB) will be considered.

Competitive salary and benefit package. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Please apply to this position at www.lifesource.org or contact Nancy Sifuentes at (847) 803-7845 or nsifuentes@itxm.org.