Supervisor Cord Blood Collection

The Supervisor Coord Blood Collection is responsible to manage a team dedicated to the provision and coordination of cord blood donation as part of the ABRC-funded AZ Cord Blood Collection Program. Coordinates daily operational activities for the cord blood program at SJHMC and provides team-building and mentorship to the cord blood team while continuing to foster inter-institutional relationships with other cord blood facilities to promote donations. Serves as a resource and provides training to staff at this institution and other ABRC-awarded institutions in program development and coordination. Supports program development within the community; advances patient awareness, integrates cord blood opportunity into daily physician and nurse clinical education programs.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and participates in the Cord Blood Collection process at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center.
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of dedicated cord blood collection staff at SJHMC.
• Educates, mentors and builds an effective cord blood collection team and program meeting and/or exceeding grant deliverables.
• Plans, develops and implements outreach programs and assists in training staff at other sites. This includes working closely with Save the Cord Foundation for outreach materials and public cord blood education.
• Obtains patient health, illness and psychological history as appropriate for participation, inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Evaluates patients in the hospital as part of follow-up requirements for any related research protocols.
• Participates in professional development activities to maintain skills and knowledge
• Utilizes effective interpersonal, leadership and organization skills while emphasizing professionalism, ethical decision making, accountability and critical thinking.
• Collaborates with other members of the health care team in the assessment and management of the program.
• Coordinates resources with staff to facilitate participation internally and externally to Dignity Health.
• Participates in health and community sponsored health fairs, conferences and programs.
• Serves as a liaison between other institutions, the ABRC, and the cord blood processing/storage facility.
• Develops educational materials for patients, families, staff physicians and community.

Education & Experience

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience upon hire and

Three Years obstetrics or similar clinical care experience required

Experience with program development and community relations/networking Preferred

Demonstrates an ability to continually improve performance and learn new ideas and techniques.

Skills in the area of critical thinking, interpersonal communication, conflict management, problem solving, autonomy and decision making are highly desirable.

Human subject protection training (ex. CITI training) preferred.

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.