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System Director of Transfusion Services-Blood Bank

MUSC, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408


Job Description Summary

Directs one or more major functional areas of a department, a department, or a business unit. Manages two or more professional and support staff including subordinate managers. More discretion and greater financial authority than lower management levels. Directs the analysis, planning, implementation, and expenditures and budget tracking of major operational projects or initiatives. Provides recommendations to the leaders throughout the organization. Leads in developing strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize all aspects of operations. Collaborates with department/business unit leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals. Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical and non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings. Establishes department policies and procedures. This role will serve as the primary liaison for the department. Manages and influences relationships with senior management team, administrators, functional area managers and staff to achieve best in practice performance and business results.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000380 CHS - Cryopreservation (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-34

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The System Director of Transfusion Services is responsible for providing comprehensive management and technical oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality testing services. This role encompasses ensuring adherence to established standards, fostering a collaborative and accountable team culture, and driving continuous improvement through Six Sigma methodologies and key performance indicators. The Director manages staffing and workload, oversees supplies and FTE expenses, conducts performance evaluations, ensures clear communication, and holds collaborative meetings.Responsibilities:

Recommendations to the leaders throughout the organization.

Leads in developing strategies and implementation plans to improve and standardize all aspects of operations.

Collaborates with department/business unit leadership to support the budget process and meeting key operational goals.

Collaborates with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical and non-clinical workflows, increase productivity, and improve overall quality outcomes and operational efficiencies within a variety of delivery settings.

Establishes department policies and procedures.

This role will serve as the primary liaison for the department.

Manages and influences relationships with senior management team, administrators, functional area managers and staff to achieve best in practice performance and business results.

Additional Job Description

Education:

Master’s Degree or EquivalentWork Experience:

AABB Inspection/Inspector, 9 years progressive work experience and 5 years management experience.State licensure and/or professional certification requirements:

MLS(ASCP), SBB

Proven experience in managing and overseeing laboratory testing services.

Strong understanding of laboratory standards, regulatory requirements, and accreditation processes.

Expertise in Six Sigma methodologies and performance improvement.

Excellent team building, communication, and leadership skills.

Commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

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