Manager Cellular Therapy Stem Cell Lab

Manager Cellular Therapy Stem Cell Lab

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Job Professional and Managerial

Primary Location TN-Nashville-Medical Center North (MCN)

Organization Bone Marrow Processing Lab 201146

Shift Days

Job Summary:
The manager of the stem cell lab leads clinical laboratory section(s) and/or laboratory support functions within the Diagnostic Laboratories of the Medical Center. Provides direction for the supervisors of the individual laboratories and serves as a key resource to integrate clinical activities and optimize patient care. With the lab leadership team, defines clinical performance standards and quality measures, monitors actual performance and when necessary identifies problems and initiates corrective actions. Manages staff, operating budget and participates in capital budget.

Department Summary :

Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

* #1 in survival rate in United States for Stem Cell Transplant Patients
* One of 51 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, and the only one in Tennessee that conducts research and cares for adults and children with cancer.
* Member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a non-profit alliance of 27 of the world's leading cancer centers who have come together to improve care for cancer patients everywhere.
* Ranked #1 Cancer Center in Tennessee and 33rd in the nation, by U.S. News & World Report.
* Nearly 300 researchers and physician-scientists in eight research programs.
* A comprehensive team of more than 100 physicians with the depth and breadth of experience to design a treatment plan customized to every patient.
* In addition to the Henry Joyce Clinic at The Vanderbilt Clinic, convenient community locations are located at One Hundred Oaks, Cool Springs, Franklin, Spring Hills, Springfield and Clarksville - with additional locations coming soon.
* A wide spectrum of services support patients' individual needs from diagnosis through survivorship, including education, prevention, screening, diagnosis, wellness services, hereditary cancer consultation, treatment, palliative care and survivorship. Enhancing cancer care in the region through affiliate relationships with Baptist Memorial Health Care, Maury Regional Medical Center, NorthCrest Medical Center, and Williamson Medical Center.
* Currently we are 7th in competitively awarded NCI grant funding with over $65 million; a total research base of over $155 million in research funding from public and private sources.
* Privileged to serve more than 6,252 new cancer patients and deliver care for more than 151,000 outpatient visits each year.
* At the forefront of promising new therapies, with access to over 150 clinical trials at any given time.
* Nationwide leaders in cancer survivorship, with one of the only centers in the country with a comprehensive program for cancer survivors regardless of age, type of cancer or where they received their oncology treatment.
* Developed www.mycancergenome.org, an award-winning online resource for genetically informed cancer information, which has received visitors from over 200 countries/territories.

Position Shift:

Hours: 8-5 Monday thru Friday, weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervising, training, mentoring and developing assigned staff.
* Ensuring regulation compliance is in conjunction with the Administrative Director, and that the lab meets all regulatory and accreditation standard including FACT, CAP, FDA and Joint Commission.
* Ensuring the laboratory procedures are performed with strict adherence to SOPs. Reviewing procedure worksheets and ensuring QC procedures are performed and documented according to SOPs, reviews QC procedures.
* Assigning all technologist daily workload and maintaining on-call schedule.
* Supervises processing, cryopreservation and storage of hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC). Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies and reagents utilized in the laboratory.
* Managing patient records and stem cell product inventories, preparing reports, assisting manager collecting data for quality indicator reports that are reviewed quarterly by the Laboratory Director and QA.
* Monitors and coordinates programs and actions within areas of responsibility; has overall fiscal accountability for sections(s).
* Develops work goals and objectives based on interpretation of organization plans and forecasts; plans to achieve goals or establish priorities through appropriate budgeting and program development.
* Monitors payroll reports for overtime and FlexPTO as well as conducts performance appraisals.
* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
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Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) from accredited institution and 6 years relevant experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

* Licensed Medical Laboratory Supervisor Required

Additional Qualification Information:

* Successful completion of CAHEA or NAACLS accredited Medical Technology program or BS from accredited institution with major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science and ASCP technologist generalist or categorical certification or equivalent certification; or equivalent education and experience per CLIA and TN Medical Laboratory Board (1200-06-01-.22)for personnel performing high complexity testing.

Stem Cell Processing Experience Highly Preferred

Physical Requirements/Strengths needed & Physical Demands:

* Light Work category requiring exertion up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and uses negligible amounts of force to move objects.

Movement

* Occasional: Walking: Moving about on foot.
* Occasional: Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device
* Occasional: Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device.
* Occasional: Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward.
* Occasional: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching or maneuvering self, patient and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces
* Occasional: Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
* Occasional: Kneeling:Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.
* Occasional: Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
* Occasional: Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders.
* Frequent: Sitting: Remaining in seated position
* Frequent: Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving.
* Frequent: Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another
* Frequent: Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles
* Frequent: Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders.
* Frequent: Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands.
* Frequent: Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with fingers requiring fine manipulation.
* Frequent: Bimanual Dexterity: Requiring the use of both hands.

Sensory

* Continuous: Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information.
* Continuous: Auditory: Perceiving the variances of sounds, tones and pitches and able to focus on single source of auditory information
* Continuous: Vision: Clarity of near vision at 20 inches or less and far vision at 20 feet or more with depth perception, peripheral vision, color vision.
* Continuous: Smell: Ability to detect and identify odors.

Environmental Conditions

* Frequent: Chemicals and Gasses: Medications, cleaning chemicals, oxygen, other medical gases used in work area.
* Frequent: Pathogens: Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other contagious illnesses.
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