Vehicle Operations Manager Jobs in Covington, LA

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This job assumes responsibility for and leads the daily operations of mobile blood bank personnel and processes; and performs quality control, operates computer, and other administrative duties per instruction of Supervisor. Maintains donor/patient/employee confidentiality; assumes responsibility for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of work activities; provides leadership and coordinates the resources of the mobile drive to achieve quality customer satisfaction, and will implement policies and procedures required for success. Supervises initiatives to improve processes, maximize efficiency, and serve internal and external customers, and maintain high employee morale. Performs all duties of a Blood Bank Tech and oversees donor reaction care by all staff, handles emergent donor reaction care, and ensures all donor reaction documentation and follow-up action is completed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required -5 years experience in a healthcare-related field

Preferred - Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Certifications

Required -Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Required - Current Driver's License in the state of practice. Must have an excellent driving record to operate company owned vehicles.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.

• Ability to work with and experience working with others plus the aptitude to be cross-trained in several disciplines, the ability to follow written/oral instructions and to follow established policies and procedures.

• Ability to and experience in decision making and delegating skills, also engaging employees while delivering service according to standards, take initiative for problem solving.

• Ability to work under stress and around normal conditions that exist at blood drives.

• Ability to provide leadership to employees within established customer service statistics and make improvement recommendations.

• Ability to have successes in achieving customer service excellence.

• Leadership skills and foster an environment of teamwork, professionalism, customer satisfaction, high performance, and mutual respect of others.

• Analytical skills necessary in order to perform calculations, operate donor collection equipment, computers and printers.

• Ability in and experience meeting deadlines, work independently, and set priorities.

• Ability to work flexible schedule, such as extended shifts.

• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities, and mobile locations.

Job Duties

• Maintains Clinical Competency (Donor Selection/Phlebotomy, Automated collections, Donor Care).
• Performs Team Leader Role.
• Manages Professional Accountability.
• Exhibits Time Management/Organizational Skills.
• Performs Regulatory Compliance/Safety.
• Maintains Excellent Customer Service.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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