Academic Position-Transfusion Medicine and Apheresis

IU Health Medical Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Indiana University School of Medicine in collaboration with IU Health Medical Group seeks an academic pathologist specialized in Transfusion Medicine to join its expanding faculty. Board certification in CP or AP/CP and eligibility or certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine are required.

The role offers a strong base salary, scholarly environment, and opportunities to collaborate across IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics, with potential leadership in Cellular Therapy

Qualifications

• Board certification in CP or AP/CP is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine is required or eligible.
• Academic rank is determined by qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide transfusion medicine and apheresis service.
• Participate in coagulation consultation and education activities with trainees.
• Opportunity for Cellular Therapy Processing Facility Directorship and involvement in academic activities.

Skills

Transfusion Medicine

Education

Board-certified in CP or AP/CP

Board-certified or eligible in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine

Job description

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in conjunction with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), is seeking an academic pathologist trained in Transfusion Medicine to join its expanding faculty.

The individual selected will provide expert diagnostic and consultative services to Indiana University Health (IU Health) which includes Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children, IU Health West, IU Health North, IU Health Arnett, and a number of smaller hospitals. Board certification in CP or AP/CP, as well as board certification or eligibility in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine are required. The academic rank is determined by qualifications and level of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide transfusion medicine and apheresis service
• Participate in coagulation consultation service
• Actively participate in educational activities including ACGME-accredited trainees
• Opportunity for Cellular Therapy Processing Facility Directorship

IUHPL and Department Highlights:

• The department is in a growth phase, backed by institutional financial support
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
• IUHPL is a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building
• IUHPL has first-class facilities and serves as the centralized AP & CP testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics, performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists and clinical teams
• An impressive variety of cases processed through IUHPL central histology laboratory
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong support for translational research and clinical research activities should the successful candidate wish to pursue excellence in a subspecialty area of interest

Benefit Information:

• Strong base salary that is not RVU-based
• IUSM and IUHMG are committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families

Community Description

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati

Healthcare System/Hospital Description

The IU Health Pathology Laboratory resides in a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building in downtown Indianapolis with first-class facilities. The lab processes over 100,000 cases per year, and houses an electron microscopy laboratory, eight full-time certified pathologists' assistants, twenty residents and eleven different fellowships. IU Health pathologists are engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, with strong support for research in an environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists.