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Blood Bank Supervisor jobs are open across hospitals, academic medical centers, independent reference laboratories, and blood collection centers, at every level from staff supervisor to transfusion medicine manager, with specializations in transfusion services, immunohematology, and regulatory compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.
Summary:
Organizes and manages the Blood Bank Section of the Clinical Laboratory and supervises section personnel. As a working supervisor, performs a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests and procedures. Oversees quality control, CAP/AABB and other regulatory agency requirements, methods/procedures development, and equipment maintenance and calibration.
Responsibilities:
1. Directs the administrative operations of the section under the general direction of the Department Director/Manager to include, but not limited to: Provides input into budget planning, monitors experience and controls spending; Establishes and maintains new/revised policies, procedures and methods in consultation with the Laboratory Medical Director; Evaluates new products, services and equipment; Responsible for compliance with designated AABB, CAP, TJC, CMS and other regulatory requirements; Responsible for CAP, AABB Self Inspection and On-Site Inspection Preparation-Oversees quality control/assurance activities;-Establishes and maintains the Quality Program for the Transfusion Service, coordinating with the Laboratory Director and nursing services as appropriate. Oversees and leads the Transfusion Committee. Conforms to, and enforces, established laboratory Safety and Infection Control Guidelines. Coordinates and oversees proficiency testing for the laboratory employees assigned to the sections.
2. Directs assigned personnel, under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director/ Manager to include, but not limited to: Interviews, makes hiring recommendations, orients, and oversees training of assigned employees and students; Provides for the continuing education and professional growth needs of assigned staff; Assist with scheduling needs to accommodate coverage of the Transfusion Department as appropriate. Modifies schedules to reflect changing patient census and employee needs, as necessary, assisting with maintaining acceptable productivity scores for the Blood Bank which affects the Laboratory Department. Assigns and checks work results for quality, accuracy and timeliness; Investigates complaints, errors and other operational or equipment problems, and takes corrective action; Develops employee performance capabilities, and prepares/presents performance reviews of assigned staff with knowledge and approval of department Director/Manager; Counsels employees with performance or behavioral problems with knowledge and approval of the department Director/Manager; Makes recommendations regarding transfers and promotions; Disciplines employees as needed and approved by the department Director/Manager.
3. Installs, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment. Effectively accomplishes and documents quality control checks and procedures, in accordance with procedure and time frames. Effectively troubleshoots instruments and equipment, as warranted, following instructions or established procedures, so that outside service calls and downtime for minor problems are minimized.
4. Participates in the development and implementation of new procedures and instrumentation.
5. Communicates technical or general information which may include problems or matters of a scientific, technical and/or administrative nature.
6. Maintains a good and current working knowledge of the laboratory computer system and teaches others in its use.
7. Ensures that records, reports, forms, logs, patient charges, and other documentation are properly prepared, processed and maintained.
8. Keeps work areas stocked and organized to include, but not limited to: Monitors, procures, verifies, and stores supplies for assigned areas; Oversees general cleaning and organizing activities.
9. Performs Blood Bank tests and procedures on a routine basis to include, but not limited to: Performs pre-transfusion procedures such as typing and cross-matching, detecting, and identifying interfering antibody titers, etc.; Dispenses and documents final disposition of blood products; Solves problems related to obtaining compatible units for patients; Maintains blood inventory; Liaisons with the American Red Cross.
10. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served.
11. Performs other duties as needed.
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Other information:
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Medical Technology
- Master’s degree in medical technology or related field preferred.
- Management or Business-related course work.
License/Certification Requirements:
- MT (ASCP).
Professional Experience Requirements:
- 2 years of Healthcare/Medical - Blood Bank. Clinical experience in the blood bank.
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Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Blood Bank
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
Qualifications
Primary Location: Rocky Mount, NC, US
Department: Nash Hospitals - Process Level
Shift: DAY JOB
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in blood bank supervisor jobs.
- MT(ASCP) or equivalent clinical laboratory scientist certification required
- Three or more years of blood bank or transfusion services experience
- AABB, CAP, or Joint Commission accreditation and compliance knowledge
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems such as MEDITECH or Softbank
- Experience supervising or leading a team of laboratory technologists
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, biology, or a related field
Tips for Your Blood Bank Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to transfusion service scope
List the blood bank systems you've operated, such as MEDITECH, Softbank, or similar, alongside the annual transfusion volume your department handled. Hiring managers want to see the operational scale you've managed, not just your title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists blood bank supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your AABB and CAP compliance experience
Supervisors who can demonstrate they've led or directly supported AABB accreditation surveys or CAP inspections stand out immediately. Name the specific standards cycles you've navigated and any corrective actions you owned.
Target postings by service line, not just title
Some facilities post this role as Transfusion Services Supervisor, Blood Bank Lead Technologist, or Laboratory Supervisor, Immunohematology. Search all these variants so you don't miss openings that match your background but use a different title.
Prepare concrete answers about staff development
Interviewers for supervisory roles consistently probe how you've trained staff on antibody workups, emergency release protocols, or massive transfusion procedures. Have two or three specific examples ready that show both the situation and the outcome.
Negotiate using your regulatory burden as leverage
Blood bank supervisors carry regulatory and accreditation accountability that general lab supervisors do not. When discussing compensation, name the specific oversight responsibilities, such as proficiency testing coordination and procedure manual ownership, to anchor your ask.
Blood Bank Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most blood bank supervisors?
The most active employers for blood bank supervisors right now are Labcorp, Tenet Healthcare, and Piedmont Healthcare, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional blood centers tend to post the most volume, particularly when expanding their transfusion services footprint.
How many blood bank supervisor jobs are remote?
About 6% of blood bank supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of transfusion services work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are quality assurance roles, regulatory consulting, and education-focused positions that do not require direct bench oversight.
How do you become a blood bank supervisor?
Start by earning your MT(ASCP) or equivalent certification and working in a blood bank or transfusion services department to build technical depth. Pursue additional experience in immunohematology and reference work, then take on lead or charge responsibilities to demonstrate supervisory readiness. Many employers also expect familiarity with accreditation processes before promoting into a supervisory role.
Can you get hired as a blood bank supervisor without prior supervisory experience?
Some facilities will hire candidates into a blood bank supervisor role if they have deep transfusion services expertise and have acted in a lead or charge capacity, even without a formal supervisory title. Demonstrating that you've trained staff, owned quality indicators, or coordinated inspections can substitute for a previous supervisor title in many smaller or community hospital settings.
What does the blood bank supervisor interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen from HR, followed by a technical interview with the laboratory director or transfusion medicine physician that covers immunohematology scenarios and regulatory knowledge. A second round often includes a panel with lab staff or department peers, and candidates may be asked to present on a quality improvement project or walk through how they would handle a critical transfusion event.
Where can I find and apply to blood bank supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to blood bank supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your experience and credentials, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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