Blood Bank Manger - Brown Health System Operations

The Manager, Pathology reports to the Director of Pathology Administration and the Medical Director of the laboratory section. This role is responsible for the administrative and technical management of one or more pathology laboratory sections within an academic medical center.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating administrative functions such as personnel management, budget preparation and analysis, and financial/statistical reporting
• Developing and monitoring new programs
• Maintaining and updating procedural manuals
• Supporting initiatives to increase outpatient testing market share

All employees are expected to model Brown University Health's core values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaborate

• Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams
• Drive Vision and Purpose
• Optimize Work Processes

• Interview, hire, schedule, train, assign, and evaluate staff
• Address employee relations issues, including discipline and termination when necessary
• Provide ongoing training and professional development
• Supervise and support laboratory personnel

• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Develop and implement new policies and procedure manuals
• Collect and analyze data for budget preparation and monitoring
• Prepare operational and statistical reports for leadership review

• Oversee daily workflow and quality control processes
• Maintain accurate records, statistics, and documentation
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and coordinate maintenance
• Evaluate and implement new equipment and supplies
• Ensure availability of necessary laboratory supplies

• Maintain regular communication with:
  • Other laboratory sections
  • Hospital departments
• Support communication of test results and procedures
• Participate in internal and external committees
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships

• Ensure adherence to CAP, Joint Commission, and safety standards
• Participate in inspections and regulatory readiness
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives

• Identify and implement opportunities to expand outpatient testing services
• Support initiatives to enhance market share

• Support clinical education for students and residents
• Contribute to research and special projects as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Medical Technology
  • Or a related field (or equivalent per CLIA standards)
• National certification (or eligibility) via:
  • ASCP or equivalent
• Advanced or Master's degree (preferred)

• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Deep technical expertise in laboratory procedures, equipment, and controls
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Additional formal training in technical or administrative areas (up to 1 year preferred)

• 3-5 years of progressively responsible laboratory experience
• 2-3 years in a lead or supervisory role within a laboratory setting