Manager Blood Center

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers FL 33901

Department:Lab - Donor Svs

Work Type:Full Time

Shift:Shift 1

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$31.15 - $42.04 / hour

🌟$10,000 sign-on bonus and $3,000 relocation incentive offered to those who qualify🌟

Summary

At Lee Health, were committed to providing exceptional care to our community and that starts with strong, mission-driven leadership. As the Manager of our Blood Center, youll oversee the vital operations that ensure a safe and steady blood supply for patients across Southwest Florida. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape strategy, and make a direct impact on lives every single day.

What Youll Do

• Lead the technical operations of mobile and fixed-site blood collections, including planning, staffing, workflows, and quality oversight.

• Oversee apheresis services- develop protocols, ensure compliance, and monitor safety and performance metrics.

• Partner with the Laboratory Medical Director, Blood Center Director, and System Lab leadership to define and achieve strategic goals.

• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and best practices across all donor operations.

• Coach, mentor, and develop your team - inspire high performance, continuous learning, and staff engagement.

• Drive process improvement initiatives, cost controls, and operational efficiencies.

Who We are Looking For:

Must-Have:

• Minimum 3 years supervisory/management experience in a blood center or laboratory environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge of apheresis procedures (operation, safety, troubleshooting).

• Experience in blood collection / donor services.

Highly Preferred:

• Registered Nurse (RN) background or clinical experience.

• Certified SBB (Specialist in Blood Banking) or eligibility for certification.

• Experience with mobile blood drives and fixed-site operations.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Bachelors degree (B.S. / B.A.) OR equivalent advanced education/training in a relevant field.

• US:FL:Fort Myers