Blood Bank Supervisor

Overview

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine's is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of a 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.

 

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Blood Bank Supervisor, under the direction of the Laboratory Director and Technical Supervisor, oversees the daily operations of the Blood Bank to ensure the delivery of safe, accurate, and timely laboratory services. This role supervises technical staff, monitors testing quality and result reporting, and ensures compliance with all hospital policies, departmental procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.

The Blood Bank Supervisor is responsible for performing routine and specialized blood bank procedures as needed while maintaining the highest standards of patient care and laboratory quality. The supervisor also supports staff development, quality improvement initiatives, and operational efficiency, and performs additional duties as assigned by the Administrative Director of Laboratory Services and/or the Laboratory Medical Director.

Position Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or another physical science from an accredited institution required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a hospital Blood Bank or Transfusion Services department preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of blood bank operations, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, and laboratory safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.

Pay Range

USD $61.16 - USD $80.62 /Hr.

Qualifications

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.