Blood Bank Director (Pathologist or Hematologist) MD

Tal Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous retirement contribution

Paid time off including CME

Job summary

Tal Healthcare seeks a Blood Bank Director (MD/DO) to lead Transfusion Medicine across two hospital sites within a renowned academic system. The role emphasizes patient safety, regulatory adherence, and high-quality blood bank practices in a major clinical and teaching environment.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, collaborate with senior management, and engage in academic activities including teaching and research. Clinical and laboratory excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in Clinical Pathology or Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or ABIM certification in Hematology with transfusion medicine experience.
• Board certification or training in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine is a plus.
• Eligibility to obtain NY State License, Medicaid number, and NY State CoQ in transfusion services and immunohematology.
• Experience supervising Clinical Pathology operations and regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine operations at two hospital sites.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality blood bank practices.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies (AABB, NYSDOH, CAP).
• Supervise laboratory protocols, policies, and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on clinical and operational initiatives.
• Manage personnel and laboratory workflows to optimize service delivery.
• Participate in teaching, research, and faculty development.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO with board cert. (Clinical Pathology or CP/ Hematology)

Job description

Our client, a renowned academic medical institution affiliated with a leading university, is hiring a Blood Bank Director (Pathologist or Hematologist) MD. This esteemed hospital system seeks an accomplished leader to oversee Blood Bank operations across multiple facilities. This full-time faculty position offers the opportunity to contribute to patient safety, compliance, and quality assurance within a major clinical and training environment. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, ensure regulatory adherence, and collaborate effectively with hospital and laboratory senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine operations at two hospital sites.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality blood bank practices in line with industry standards.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies, including AABB, NY State Department of Health, and College of American Pathologists.
• Supervise laboratory protocols, policies, and quality assurance programs.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on clinical and operational initiatives.
• Manage personnel and laboratory workflows to optimize service delivery.
• Participate in academic activities, including teaching, research, and faculty development.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MD or DO) with board certification in Clinical Pathology or Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or American Board of Internal Medicine certification in Hematology with relevant transfusion medicine experience.
• Board certification or training in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine is a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of postgraduate training/experience in Blood Banking or Transfusion Medicine.
• Eligibility to obtain a valid New York State License, Medicaid number, and NY State CoQ in transfusion services and immunohematology.
• Experience supervising Clinical Pathology operations and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Additional skills in laboratory management, regulatory standards, and team leadership are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous employer retirement contribution.
• Generous paid time off: 4 weeks PTO, 30 sick days, 13 holidays, and CME leave with a stipend.
• Supportive work environment built on diversity and inclusion, with a multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for academic engagement through faculty appointment.

Location conveniently accessible via public transportation and car from all New York City areas.

Salary

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range.