Assistant Director or Co-director or Associate - Dedham, United States - American Red Cross

American Red Cross

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Dedham, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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_ By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.

Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?_:

Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good:

_ WHY CHOOSE US?_

As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world.

When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day.

If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity.
_Work where your career is a force for good._

We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve.

Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members.

Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.

The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers.

From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women's Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.

At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine

_ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (Job Overview): _

As part of a defined training plan, this position is reporting the Laboratory Director and includes participation in multi-disciplinary research in collaboration with clinical teams, lead quality improvement initiatives, contribute to process improvements, develop, and validate new procedures, and train lab staff, medical students, residents, and fellows.

Assist ASHI approved Laboratory Director with management of staff, budgets, environment, work processes, and compliance.

Provide expertise in the overall operation and administration of the HLA laboratory including tracking, recording and reporting of test results promptly, accurately and proficiently, and assuring compliance with ASHI standards at American Red Cross.

Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance to all volunteers.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. All resumes will be assessed by Dr. Neng Yu

_ WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE GOOD_ (Key Responsibilities):

Ensure testing systems are developed and used for each of the tests performed to provide quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.
Ensure highquality clinical lab test results required for patient care with established turnaround time. Design and develop research work done in the HLA Laboratory to make productive advances in the fields of Immunogenetics and/or Histocompatibility, which are consistent with the overall goals of the American Red Cross Blood Services.
Develop, validate, and implement the most advanced test procedures after the proper stringent validations. Organize and direct special projects to evaluate, improve and/or develop new test procedures, techniques, and reagents, some of which may be offered as clinical services locally and nationally. Collect and analyze data, interpret results, and adjust the course of the project as necessary.
Provide effective leadership in coaching, recognizing, developing, rewarding, and motivating staff to exceptional performance. Ensure technical staff participates in continuing education relevant to histocompatibility and/or immunogenetics testing at least to the level of the minimum requirements outlined by the ASHI Accreditation Review Board.
Act as a resource in the field to staff members and area and national hospitals. Seek new accounts, contracts, and services to ensure the continued success of the laboratory.
Establish policies appropriate for the function. Interpret and recommend modifications to companywide policies and practices.
Provide backup to the lab director in trained and competent areas.

_ Standard Schedule:
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M-F Day Shift

_ WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications):_

Education: Ph.

D. or MD/DO and ASHI Certification as a Director.

Experience:
Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in all phases of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics field, including operations of a high-volume clinical HLA testing laboratory or equivalent combination of education and related experience, is required