Pathologist - Transfusion Services

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lurie Children’s Hospital seek a full-time Clinician-Educator to serve as Transfusion Services faculty Director. The role includes leadership for the Transfusion Services Laboratory, teaching medical students, residents and fellows, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications include MD/DO in Clinical Pathology or pediatric medicine and Transfusion Medicine board certification or eligibility, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• MD/DO board certification in Clinical Pathology or pediatric medicine.
• Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to medical education and scholarly pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Transfusion Services Laboratory and select point-of-care testing sites.
• Deliver expert consultation and oversee testing quality, new test development, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead teaching and education for medical students, residents, fellows, and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Teaching

Education

MD/DO

Transfusion Medicine board certification

Job description

The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\'s Hospital of Chicago seek a full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator at the rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor to serve as a Transfusion Services faculty Director.

This faculty position reports to the Chief of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Lurie Children\'s Hospital. Title (Associate Director or Director) and scope of responsibility are commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position helps provide clinical, scientific, and operational leadership for the Transfusion Services Laboratory and select point-of-care testing sites. Directors offer expert consultation and convey the medical relevance of laboratory findings to referring providers. They participate in the delivery and management of therapeutic apheresis services. In partnership with departmental and administrative leadership, Directors are responsible for the quality of testing, the development of new tests, regulatory compliance, and the financial performance of the laboratory. They perform substantive research that leverages partnership opportunities within and outside the Department and effectively integrates and translates research insights to improve clinical care. They promote teaching by providing leadership for and participation in the education of medical students, residents, fellows, and staff. Provide leadership in area of expertise to the department and its affiliated institutions.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O board certification in Clinical Pathology or a clinical discipline related to pediatric medicine
  • Board certification or eligibility in Transfusion Medicine (Required)
  • Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to medical education and scholarly pursuits, with experience teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills required

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $240,000 - $430,000.

Lurie Children\'s Hospital and Northwestern University have provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is located at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\'s Hospital of Chicago; however, applications must be submitted online through Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits.

Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Lurie Children\'s Medical Group offers a generous benefit packet to full-time and part-time employees who work 20 or more hours per week that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b): with a mandatory 5% contribution, 10% employer match
• Various voluntary benefits:
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance from Lurie Children\'s Hospital
• Student loan service and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children\'s facilities
• Discount purchasing program

Questions?

Contact Bradley Lynk at [e-mail]

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at Northwestern Benefits to learn more.

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