Description
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. LifeSouth Cord Blood Bank is a community-based public cord blood bank that collects and stores umbilical cord blood for the purpose of clinical cures and research in the field of stem cell transplantation.
We are looking for a highly skilled leader with proven supervisory experience and a passion for making a difference to join the team in the role of
Cord Blood Program Supervisor in
Miami, FL.
This position is responsible for educating the public about cord blood donation, recruiting new cord blood donors, and working closely with hospitals, while providing supervisory oversight of Cord Blood Donation Recruitment Specialists.
- Must be proficient in both English and Spanish****This position operates out of Jackson Memorial Hospital's (JMH) Main Campus in Miami, FL**
Our Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
- 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
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
- Access to wages prior to pay day
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise assigned Cord Blood Donor Recruitment Specialists
- Educate clinicians and potential donors on the cord blood donation process and proper cord blood collection technique
- Facilitate daily activities at collection site(s) and ensure they are performed according to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
- Train new collection staff
- Conduct regular meetings with collection staff to review collection site goals
- Propose incentive programs to increase collections
- Make presentations to healthcare professionals and expecting families.
- Distribute educational materials in labor and delivery units and private obstetric offices within the assigned location
- Maintain effective working relationships with local hospitals and their staff
- Co-develop donor education materials and public service announcements targeting minority populations
- Attend health fairs and other sponsored events to promote and increase the awareness of Cord Blood
- Act as liaison between Cord Blood and hospitals within the assigned location
Qualifications
- At least (1) year supervisory or management experience preferred
- Bachelors degree required
- Must be proficient in both English and Spanish
- Prior experience in cellular therapy, cord blood processing/research and/or experience in a medical laboratory, labor and delivery, hospital, obstetrical office, or other healthcare related setting is strongly preferred
- Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted
- Valid driver's license; must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver eligibility requirements
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to interact with medical professionals at every level
- Positive bedside manner and emotional intelligence, with excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work with confidential records and maintain confidentiality
- Flexibility to work nights weekends and holidays, as necessary
- Be comfortable working and navigating in a hospital setting and communicating with healthcare professionals at every level
- Ability to co-create and deliver relevant presentations to superiors, peers, and subordinates within, as well as outside of, the organization
- Willingness and ability for regular travel
- Previous healthcare experience preferred
This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $52,000–$57,200 a year. 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 and 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.
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