Description

At Vitalant, you don't just work in healthcare-you help save lives every day. As the nation's largest independent nonprofit blood services provider, we are deeply committed to supporting patients, advancing medical science, and creating healthier communities.

As our Medical Lab Education & Training Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Reference Lab excellence at Vitalant. You'll design and deliver impactful training programs, mentor the next generation of laboratory professionals, and ensure our teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform at the highest standards. This role will be responsible for coordinating the program activities for the Blood Bank Technology program.

What to Expect?

Schedule: Monday - Friday

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents.

They include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Free basic life and AD& D insurance
• Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
• HSA, FSA, STD, LTD
• 401K retirement savings with up to a 5% company match

What You'll Do:

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in all aspects of Blood Bank Technology (e.g.,
  transfusion medicine, donor center operations, immunology, immuno-hematology,
  blood group genetics, management regulations and standards, etc.).
• Plans, prepares and teaches didactic classes and student laboratories.
• Coordinates the scheduling of lectures, laboratories, and clinical practices.
• Coordinates student recruitment and admissions.
• Collaborates with other Education Managers to update the curriculum, literature, and
  course syllabi as required to remain current with regulations, standards, and scientific
  knowledge.
• Assesses student performance, counsels, and mentors students with their research
  projects, if applicable.
• Performs and monitors the program evaluations.
• Monitors program success rate for passing the BB exam. Makes appropriate changes when needed. Provides feedback to lecturer, clinical instructors, and institutions regarding areas needing improvement
  and to provide recognition.
• Participates/supports all internal and external audits.
• Oversees all new hire training, and staff training on new/revised processes.
• Oversees CLIA competencies and all associated documents for completion.

Why Vitalant?

• Purpose That Matters: Every task supports our life-saving mission-your work ensures patients get the safe, reliable blood and lab services they need.
• Growth & Development: We invest in you with opportunities to expand your expertise, take on new challenges, and advance your career.
• Innovation in Action: You'll help drive continuous improvement and best practices in laboratory education, ensuring Vitalant remains at the forefront of quality and compliance.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of dedicated professionals who support one another and are passionate about making a difference.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive pay, robust healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and generous paid time off so you can care for yourself and your family.

If you're an experienced laboratory professional with a passion for teaching, developing others, and leading impactful education programs, we invite you to bring your skills and passion to Vitalant. Together, we can inspire, train, and empower the teams who save lives every day.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge/Education

1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. Master's degree preferred.
3. Knowledge of training and education methods, including associated regulatory
requirements, required.
4. Knowledge of all aspects of Blood Bank Technology to include areas of transfusion
medicine, donor center operations, immunology, immuno-hematology, blood group
genetics, management regulations and standards required.
5. In-depth knowledge of clinical laboratory interrelationships required.

License/Certifications

1. MLS/MT certification required.
2. SBB certification preferred.
3. State license as applicable preferred.

Experience

1. Five years extensive clinical laboratory experience required. To include:
• Three years training or teaching experience.
• One year experience with distance learning and computer-based training preferred.

Summary

About Us

Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60, 000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors.

Vitalant is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. We create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of your request.

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Job Posting Disclaimer

Please note: Vitalant does not currently hire individuals who reside in the following states - Alabama, Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Utah, and Vermont.