Clinical Pathologist in Transfusion Medicine

Myadlm; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a board certified/eligible clinical pathologist with expertise in transfusion medicine and blood banking to join the faculty of transfusion medicine and coagulation services. The role includes call duties, apheresis service, and supervision of residents and fellows at Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories.

The successful candidate will participate in teaching, research, and collaborative care, with opportunities for translational and basic science projects.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree and completed ACGME-accredited pathology residency.
• Transfusion medicine/blood banking fellowship and board certification or eligibility.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Experience in teaching residents and fellows.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and consultative support in transfusion medicine.
• Perform specialized test interpretation and sign-out.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient apheresis service.
• Supervise residents and fellows; teach medical students.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity.

Skills

Transfusion medicine

Blood banking

Apheresis

Coagulation testing

Education

MD or equivalent degree

ACGME pathology residency

Transfusion medicine fellowship

Job description

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a board certified/eligible clinical pathologist with expertise in transfusion medicine/blood banking to join the faculty of the transfusion medicine and coagulation services of Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories. Interest and experience in coagulation testing is also desired but not required. Candidates

Vanderbilt Medical Laboratories (VML) supports the care of Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s hospitals, ambulatory clinics, and extramural practice customers. The laboratory deploys innovative technology and care models in laboratory medicine, including Diagnostic Management Teams and state of the art laboratory testing for a complex and diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will join a collegial and experienced faculty group that provide clinical oversight and consultative support to transfusion medicine. Based on interest, participation in coagulation diagnostic management teams is also available. Primary responsibilities for this role include specialized test interpretation and sign-out responsibilities, call, inpatient and outpatient apheresis service, and resident and fellow supervision, which are shared among other faculty in the division. The candidate will participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, pathology residents, and transfusion medicine fellows. The service directs an ACGME-accredited transfusion medicine fellowship. This position offers the opportunity to participate in clinical, translational, and/or basic science research. Academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor on the clinician educator track) and salary will be based on qualifications and experience.

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading research and teaching institutions. VUMC is experiencing expansion in many areas and includes an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, a Level I trauma center, a free-standing children’s hospital with a Level IV NICU, multifaceted solid organ and stem cell transplant programs, expanding educational programs, and myriad opportunities for clinical, translational, and basic science research. Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is a growing and vibrant cosmopolitan area with a population exceeding 1 million, diverse entertainment, excellent schools, and ready access to outdoor activities.

Candidates should hold an M.D. or equivalent degree and have completed an ACGME-accredited pathology residency training program and transfusion medicine / blood banking fellowship program and be board certified or eligible in CP or AP/CP and blood bank/transfusion medicine by the American Board of Pathology. Strong leadership and teamwork skills are required.