Blood Bank Manager

Ochsner Health is seeking a Blood Bank Manager in New Orleans, La!

This job assumes responsibility for the authority and accountability of the management of designated laboratory areas. This job is key in the planning, leading, organizing and supporting of the activities and resources related to quality patient care, human resources management and laboratory function and assumes responsibility for financial management of the laboratory cost centers assigned and has accountability for establishing and monitoring operating and capital budgets. In conjunction with the physician supervisors, provides direction for assigned unit(s) in an efficient cost-effective manner while keeping quality care and service to patients as the primary goal and assumes responsibility for translating the Institutions' and the Laboratory's mission, goals, objectives, policies and procedures into effective action.

Job Duties

• Coordinates development of annual budget and regularly monitors budget compliance.  Evaluates existing systems for cost effectiveness and efficiency.
• Oversees the timely implementation of institutional/department plans and objectives ensuring the effective cost management and efficient utilization of resources.  Manages employee growth and development through coaching, counseling and corrective actions.
• Ensures consistent compliance with all regulatory agency mandates.
• Participates and encourages the active participation in the department’s performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge of institutional/departmental policies and promotes consistent interpretation and adherence.  Provides new policy information and updates to employees on a timely basis. 
• Readily accepts appointments as Laboratory Administration Representative for institution/departmental committees, task forces, etc.
• Other related duties as required.